Description
This Dill Pickle Hot Sauce is a tangy, spicy condiment that combines the zesty crunch of dill pickles with fresh jalapeños and aromatic dill, creating a flavorful sauce perfect for adding a kick to your meals. Made by sautéing peppers and garlic, simmering with pickles and spices, then blending to a smooth texture, this hot sauce is versatile and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles (with some pickle juice)
- 3–4 fresh jalapeños or serrano peppers, chopped (seeds in for more heat)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar or pickle brine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional, to balance acidity)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Sauté Aromatics: In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chopped peppers and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
- Add Pickles and Simmer: Add the chopped pickles, vinegar or brine, dill, onion powder, salt, and sugar (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Cool Mixture Slightly: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly for easier blending.
- Blend to Smoothness: Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add more pickle juice or water to adjust to your preferred consistency if desired.
- Adjust Seasoning and Heat: Taste the hot sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. For more heat, blend in an additional raw chili or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store Properly: Pour the hot sauce into a clean glass jar or hot sauce bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Use serrano peppers for a hotter sauce or jalapeños for milder heat.
- The sugar or honey is optional and helps balance the acidity of the vinegar and pickles.
- Adjust salt and heat levels to suit your taste preferences.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it with additional pickle juice or water.
- This hot sauce pairs wonderfully with sandwiches, burgers, grilled meats, and as a spicy dipping sauce.
- Keep refrigerated and shake well before each use as ingredients may settle.
