Base
2 cups Soy Sauce
2 cups Water
6 limes
1 cup BBQ Sauce (I use Sweet Baby Rays)
2 cups Brown Sugar
Optional
Jalapenos to taste and heat; I add 4 whole to this mix
Garlic to taste; I add 2 whole cloves, minced
Green Onions; I add 6 chopped, but was out of them this time.
3 whole sweet bell peppers
Base
2 cups Soy Sauce
2 cups Water
2 cups Apple Juice
1/2 cup Ginger Tea
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
Optional
Jalapenos to taste and heat; I add 4 whole to this mix
Garlic to taste; I add 2 whole cloves, minced
Green Onions; I add 6 chopped, but was out of them this time.
3 whole sweet bell peppers
Other
12 oz Whole Cranberry Sauce, happen to have it on hand; why not toss it in there
Add all base ingredients in the bowl. Add options ingredients to a food processor prior to adding to the bowl with the base ingredients. Too much volume to all fit in a standard size blender, but could blend in two batches.
The basic formula for a homemade hot sauce is usually a combination of peppers, white or apple cider vinegar, spices, other fruits and vegetables, and salt. Making your own sauces can be a great way to experiment and create new flavors.
Basic steps:
Clean and roughly chop peppers
Combine 2 parts vinegar with 1 part water in a pot
Add peppers and other desired ingredients to vinegar (we like adding sweet fruits and sugars)
Boil for 5-10 minutes
Allow to cool
Blend until desired smoothness is reached
If sauce is too thick, add a few tbsp of water at a time and blend until it is the right viscosity
Recommended Ingredients to use in Hot Sauces:
Peppers (Habaneros, jalapeños, bell peppers, and ghost peppers are great)