Nashville Hot Sauce Recipe
Nashville Hot Sauce Recipe is famous for bold heat and deep flavor. This sauce comes from Nashville’s hot chicken tradition. It is spicy, smoky and slightly sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Heat the Oil
- Pour vegetable oil into a small saucepan. Heat it on medium until hot but not smoking.
Prepare the Spice Mix
- Add cayenne, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic, and onion powder into a bowl.
Bloom the Spices
- Carefully pour hot oil over the spice mix. Whisk slowly until smooth and well combined.
Add Extra Flavor
- Stir in hot sauce and honey. Mix well until the sauce looks glossy and thick.
Rest the Sauce
- Let the sauce cool for five minutes. This helps flavors blend and deepen nicely.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste carefully. Add more honey for sweetness or cayenne for extra heat.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for stronger flavor.
- Reduce cayenne if you prefer mild heat.
- Always pour oil slowly to avoid splashing.
- Stir constantly for smooth texture.
- Let sauce rest before serving for best taste.