Description
This Dill Pickle Hot Sauce is a tangy, spicy condiment that combines the zesty flavor of dill pickles with the heat of hot peppers. Perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, sandwiches, or mixing into dressings, it’s a bold and versatile sauce with a unique twist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles (plus 2 tablespoons brine)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 jalapeños or green chilies, chopped
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 1/4 cup water (adjust as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Add vinegar, chopped pickles, garlic, chilies, mustard seeds, sugar, and salt to a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Transfer mixture to a blender. Add fresh dill and pickle brine.
- Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Optional: Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Pour into sterilized bottles or jars and store in the fridge.
Notes
- Use serrano or habanero peppers for more heat.
- Add honey or extra sugar for a sweeter version.
- Apple cider vinegar can be used for a fruitier flavor.
- Unstrained sauce gives a chunkier texture.
- Shake before use if thickened in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 tablespoons
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
