Vegetables

Louisiana Hot Sauce

Name: Louisiana Hot Sauce
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 10 ounces fresh hot red chilies such as; Tabasco, Cayenne or Serrano; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; Kosher salt; 1 cup white distilled vinegar

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Whether you’re a home gardener or a resident of the Garden District, this hot sauce offers an authentic take on classic Louisiana spice. Slideshow: More Cajun and Creole Recipes

By Ian Knauer

Published on December 16, 2015

Louisiana Hot Sauce — Photo: © Ian Knauer

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Yield:

1 pint

Ingredients

2 cups water
10 ounces fresh hot red chilies such as; Tabasco, Cayenne or Serrano
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 cup white distilled vinegar

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, chiles, onion, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Let the mixture cool to warm, then puree in a blender with the vinegar. Season with salt to taste, then place in a pint jar. Refrigerate for at least 3 weeks for optimal flavor.

Make Ahead

The hot sauce keeps refrigerated for at least 9 months.