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    Home » Condiments

    Easy Louisiana Style Hot Pepper Sauce Recipe

    Published: Dec 28, 2021 · Modified: Dec 28, 2021 by Kristen Wood

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    This recipe can also be found in my book Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners.

    This easy hot pepper sauce recipe is a delicious way to add flavor to many dishes. In south Louisiana, this recipe for pepper sauce is commonly known as Louisiana Style Hot Sauce.

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    • What is Louisiana Style Hot Sauce?
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to Make Louisiana Hot Sauce
    • How to Store Hot Sauce
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners
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    What is Louisiana Style Hot Sauce?

    Louisiana Hot Sauce is certainly one of the more popular hot sauce varieties here in the United States. It was originally made back in the 19th century with chiles fermented in large oak barrels. With its Southern roots, it's brought Cajun dishes to life for decades! It's made with simple ingredients, and generally has a mild-moderate kick, making it a great "everyday" hot sauce.

    Why This Recipe Works

    • This is a super easy homemade recipe.
    • There's no need to worry about preservatives or other unsavory ingredients that you may find in conventional store-bought versions.
    • It has the perfect balance of spice and tangy vinegar notes, with a hint of sweetness, giving it the perfect hot sauce flavor profile.
    • We use red jalapeno peppers in this recipe, but it's a great base hot sauce recipe that lends itself well to experimentation if you're feeling experimental!
    • You can use it as a sauce to drizzle, mixed into dips -- you name it! It is a versatile recipe with various uses to suit your preference.
    • Naturally gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free and no added sugar.
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    Ingredient Notes

    Fresh red jalapeno chiles: Red jalapenos are slightly sweeter and spicier than the red variety. You can certainly swap them out for any chile of choice to suit your taste preferences.

    White vinegar: White vinegar is the most common vinegar variety found in this particular family of hot sauces. But, apple cider, white wine, etc. can be used in a pinch!

    Salt: No good sauce would be complete without the addition of salt, which brings all hot sauce flavors to life.

    How to Make Louisiana Hot Sauce

    1. Simmer all hot sauce ingredients in a pot on the stovetop until the chiles are soft.

    2. Carefully blend the chile mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth.

    3. Cool, store and enjoy!

    How to Store Hot Sauce

    Hot sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 months. To  make it fancy, store in hot sauce bottles with personalized labels!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Louisiana hot sauce the same as Tabasco?

    While both hot sauce varieties are vinegar-forward, Louisiana hot sauce and Tabasco are made from different varieties of chiles, lending them different flavor profiles. Louisiana hot sauce is generally milder than Tabasco.

    What makes Louisiana hot sauce different?

    Louisiana is a super simple, good beginner's hot sauce that suits a large variety of dishes.

    What foods are good to eat with Louisiana hot sauce?

    Louisiana style hot pepper sauce lends itself well to being drizzled on soups, salads, popcorn and roasted veggies, to name a few. You can also use it in marinades or mix into cream cheese, hummus or melted cheese for yummy dips. Regardless of how you choose to use Louisiana hot sauce, it's certain to make for one delightful meal.

    Can I use different peppers in Louisiana hot sauce?

    Yes! Traditionally, Louisiana hot sauce is made from fermented long cayenne peppers. We use red jalapeno peppers which lend a similar flavor profile, however, this recipe lends itself well to using nearly any variety of chile you can think of. I recommend using organic or top quality peppers for the tastiest hot sauce!

    Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners

    This recipe was originally published in my book Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners. Nearly every corner of the planet has its own beloved hot sauce. This beginner-friendly hot sauce cookbook has everything you need to start making classic hot sauces and regional favorites from scratch, including this Louisiana Pepper Sauce! You can buy it on Amazon and try your hand at other easy and delicious hot sauce recipes. Your support is very much appreciated!

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    Louisiana Hot Sauce Recipe

    This easy hot pepper sauce recipe is commonly known as Louisiana Style Hot Sauce. From Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners by Kristen Wood.
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    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 24 servings
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound fresh red jalapeños stemmed, about 10 peppers
    • 2 cups white vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons salt
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    Instructions

    • In a large pot over high heat, combine the chiles, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until the chiles are soft.
    • Transfer the chile mixture to a blender or food processor, then blend until smooth, leaving a vent to allow steam to escape. Let it cool to room temperature.
    • Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for 2 weeks before using.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.

    Notes

    The flavors deepen and grow more complex during the 2-week refrigeration time, but if you're itching to enjoy this hot sauce right away, you can indeed do so!
    This recipe can also be found in my book Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Tara says

      June 21, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      My new go-to hot sauce recipe! So incredibly effortless and way more flavorful than store bought!

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    2. veenaazmanov says

      June 20, 2022 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this awesome Hot Pepper Sauce recipe. Homemade is always the best. Thanks for all the detailing too.

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    3. Tavo says

      June 20, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this sauce now a couple of times and it is my go-to hot sauce now. Thank you!

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    4. Sharon says

      June 20, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      I can't believe how easy it was to make! I should have been doing homemade hot sauce forever - I love it! Thanks for the great step-by-step recipe.

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