Nashville Hot Sauce
A fiery, flavorful Southern-style hot sauce that’s perfect for coating fried chicken or adding a spicy kick to your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup hot frying oil (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- In a medium heatproof bowl, combine cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt.
- Carefully add the hot frying oil (or heated vegetable oil) to the spice mixture. Stir until well combined into a thick, spicy paste-like sauce.
- Brush or pour the sauce over freshly fried chicken, or use as a spicy dip or sandwich spread.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use caution when handling hot oil; allow it to cool slightly before mixing with spices.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control heat level.
- Try adding a dash of pickle juice or vinegar for tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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