Dill Pickle Hot Sauce
Dill Pickle Hot Sauce is a bold and tangy condiment that combines the crisp flavor of dill pickles with a spicy kick from hot sauce and mustard seeds. Perfect for sandwiches, burgers, grilled veggies, and more, this easy-to-make sauce elevates any meal with its well-balanced blend of zest, heat, and smoky undertones.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup vinegar-based hot sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, finely ground
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely chop the dill pickles and mince the garlic to ensure smooth blending. Measure out all other ingredients for easy mixing.
- Combine the Base: In a mixing bowl, stir together the hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined, creating a balanced liquid base with tang and sweetness.
- Blend It All Together: Add the chopped pickles, minced garlic, ground mustard seeds, and smoked paprika into a food processor or blender. Pour in the liquid base, then blend until you reach your preferred consistency, whether smooth or slightly chunky.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed—add more honey for sweetness, extra hot sauce for heat, or additional vinegar for tanginess.
- Refrigerate Before Serving: Transfer the sauce to a clean jar and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld and develop fully.
Notes
- Use firm, crunchy dill pickles for the best texture and flavor intensity.
- Mince garlic fresh just before blending to preserve its sharpness.
- Pulse your blender for a chunkier sauce or blend longer for a smooth texture.
- Add apple cider vinegar gradually to prevent overly acidic sauce.
- Let the sauce rest in the fridge to deepen flavor before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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