Description
This Dill Pickle Hot Sauce is a tangy, spicy, and zesty condiment perfect for pickle lovers. It’s a versatile sauce that adds a punch of flavor to sandwiches, tacos, or grilled meats and can even be used as a dipping sauce or marinade.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup pickle juice (from the jar)
- 2–3 jalapeño peppers, chopped (adjust for desired heat)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
1. Blend the Ingredients
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped pickles, pickle juice, jalapeños, garlic, vinegar, dill, sugar, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency with additional pickle juice or water if needed.
2. Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning. Add more jalapeño for heat, sugar for sweetness, or salt for balance.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse the ingredients instead of fully blending.
3. Store and Chill
- Transfer the hot sauce to a clean glass jar or bottle.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Heat Level: For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños, or substitute them with banana peppers.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
- Uses: Drizzle over burgers, fries, roasted vegetables, or use as a marinade for chicken or seafood.