Learn how to make hot sauce from dried peppers by easily rehydrating them. You can make just about any sauce or hot sauce recipe with this method.
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Very easy! I have a lot of information on how to make hot sauces on our web site, so be sure to check that out, too.
How to Make Hot Sauce with Dried Peppers – the Method
Ingredients
2 cups lightly crushed and seeded dried chili peppers
2 cups water or enough to cover the peppers – FOR METHOD ONE
1 cup vinegar or as desired, FOR METHOD TWO
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
FOR METHOD ONE
Lightly toast the dried chili peppers in a hot pan for a minute or 2 per side, until they become slightly pliable and loosen the oils in the skins. This step is optional and develops more flavor.
Remove from heat and add enough very hot water to cover the peppers. Let them steep for 15 to 20 minutes to soften.
Strain the peppers but keep the steeping water.
Add the rehydrated peppers to a food processor or blender along with 1 cup of the steeping water (or use fresh water) vinegar (use anywhere from 2 tablespoons to 1 cup), garlic powder, salt, and other optional ingredients. Process until smooth.
Taste and adjust with salt and vinegar. Strain if desired.
Pour into bottles and enjoy, or simmer then in a pot for 10-20 minutes to develop the flavors even more, then cool and bottle. Store in the refrigerator.
FOR METHOD TWO
Lightly toast the dried chili peppers in a hot pan for a minute or 2 per side, until they become slightly pliable and loosen the oils in the skins. This step is optional and develops more flavor.
Add water and vinegar, garlic powder, salt and other optional ingredients. Use less vinegar or water for thicker hot sauce. Simmer the peppers for 15 to 20 minutes to soften.
Add the mixture to a food processor or blender along with vinegar (use anywhere from 2 tablespoons to 1 cup), garlic powder, salt, and other optional ingredients. Process until smooth.
Taste and adjust with salt and vinegar. Strain if desired.
Pour into bottles and enjoy, or simmer then in a pot for 10-20 minutes to develop the flavors even more, then cool and bottle. Store in the refrigerator.
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