Nashville Hot Sauce
If you like strong, hot flavors, this Nashville Hot Sauce is great. It pairs perfectly with crispy fried chicken and has the perfect blend of heat and sweetness that Nashville hot chicken is known for.
Ingredients
- ¼-½ cup butter or ghee or vegetable oil – depending on your preference
- 4 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon honey optional, if you want to balance the heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter (or warm the oil) in a pan over medium-low heat. This creates a rich base for the sauce.
- Whisk in the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Allow the sauce to gently heat for 1-2 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend nicely. For a deeper flavor, let it simmer for a bit longer.
- Drizzle this sauce over fried chicken, sandwiches, or any meal that needs a spicy kick. You can also use it as a dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- When making Nashville Hot Sauce, adjusting the ingredients based on your desired heat level is important. If you want to make your sauce even spicier, try increasing the cayenne pepper. For a sweeter balance, add more honey or brown sugar.
- Another tip is to use ghee instead of butter or oil for a richer, more intense flavor. Ghee has a higher smoke point, which can help maintain the sauce’s smooth texture when heating.
- Using vegetable oil instead of butter or ghee could result in a somewhat reduced fat level and help to make the sauce more vegan-friendly.
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