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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment, sauce
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 10
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • saucepan

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 and whisk in the cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Cook and stir for 1 minute until all the ingredients are combined.
  • Pour over your favorite fried chicken recipe or use to coat grilled shrimp, steamed veggies or more.
  • Store leftover hot sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • To use leftovers, reheat in the microwave until liquid. (Chilled Hot Sauce will solidify.)

Notes

Nashville Hot Sauce is best if stored in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Heat before using.

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