Nashville Hot Sauce Recipe
Easy to make Nashville Hot sauce recipe is what you know and love about Nashville Hot chicken! Make this peppery sauce and drizzle it on everything from french fries to your favorite chicken nuggets!
Servings: 10
Cost: $5
Equipment
- saucepan
- whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly, until the spices are combined and fragrant. Do not boil.
- Pour over fried chicken, wings, shrimp, vegetables, fries, or your favorite dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat gently until liquid, then stir well before using.
Notes
- This butter-based Nashville hot sauce will firm up in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until liquid, then whisk or shake before using.
- If the sauce is thicker than you like, whisk in a small amount of melted butter or neutral oil. If the spices settle, stir well before serving.
- For a tangier sauce, add a small splash of vinegar or pickle juice. For a sweeter sauce, add a little more brown sugar or honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 848IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg