Description
This zesty Dill Pickle Hot Sauce is a tangy and spicy condiment that adds a flavorful kick to your favorite dishes. Made with chopped dill pickles, fresh jalapeños, and a hint of garlic, this homemade hot sauce is perfect for adding a punch of flavor to burgers, sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–3 jalapeños or serrano peppers (seeded for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, chopped pickles, onion, garlic, and jalapeños or serranos. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10–12 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender and add fresh dill, pickle juice, salt, pepper, and sugar if using.
- Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For a thinner sauce, add a bit more water or vinegar and blend again.
- Pour into a sterilized bottle or jar and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Shake well before each use.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the seeds in the peppers or add a pinch of red chili flakes.
- This hot sauce pairs well with burgers, fries, sandwiches, or even deviled eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
