Description
This Dill Pickle Hot Sauce recipe is a tangy and flavorful condiment perfect for adding a kick to your favorite dishes. Made with chopped dill pickles, jalapeños, garlic, and a blend of spices, this homemade hot sauce is a must-try for pickle lovers.
Ingredients
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Dill Pickle Hot Sauce:
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup pickle brine
- 1–2 jalapeños chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped pickles, pickle brine, jalapeños, garlic, dill, vinegar, mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning or heat level as needed. For a thinner sauce, add more brine one tablespoon at a time.
- Simmer: Pour the mixture into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Cool and Store: Let cool, then transfer to a clean glass bottle or jar. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using to allow flavors to develop. Shake well before each use.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a serrano or habanero pepper.
- This hot sauce pairs perfectly with burgers, fries, fried chicken, and sandwiches.
- Keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
