Description

This homemade buffalo hot sauce recipe delivers authentic restaurant-style flavor with a vibrant, glossy sheen and tangy aroma. It’s simple to make with common pantry staples, perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or adding a zesty kick to any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

120 ml red pepper hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
115 g unsalted butter, melted
15 ml white vinegar
5 ml Worcestershire sauce
2.5 ml garlic powder

Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Have all your measured ingredients ready before you start cooking for a smooth and quick process.
Gently Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, combine the unsalted butter over low heat. Whisk gently until the butter is just melted and smooth, taking care not to let it brown.
Whisk in Flavor Base: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the red pepper hot sauce, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Whisk vigorously until the sauce is completely emulsified and uniform in color.
Simmer to Perfection: Return the saucepan to very low heat. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will slightly thicken as the flavors meld and deepen.

Notes

For a dairy-free sauce, use a plant-based butter. Ensure your hot sauce and Worcestershire are sugar-free for low-carb diets. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30 ml)
Calories: 80 calories
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg

Keywords: buffalo hot sauce, homemade sauce, easy sauce, game day, spicy, tangy, condiment, versatile, weeknight meal, low-carb friendly