Fresno Hot Sauce Recipe
  1. Remove stems from Fresno peppers and red bell pepper. Remove some inner pepper tissue for a milder sauce or keep more intact for additional heat. Cut the bell pepper into large pieces, peel the garlic, and cut the onion into large sections.

  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat with a thin layer of neutral oil. Add Fresno peppers, bell pepper, and onion, then cook for 6–8 minutes while turning occasionally until dark blistered spots develop. Add garlic during the last 2 minutes and cook until lightly browned.

  3. Allow the charred vegetables to cool for about 10 minutes. Transfer them to a blender and add white vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt. Blend until completely smooth. Add water gradually, 1 teaspoon at a time, only if the sauce needs a thinner consistency.

  4. Taste the sauce and adjust salt if needed. Transfer the finished sauce into a clean glass bottle or airtight container. Refrigerate after bottling.

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥫Sauce

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🍗Barbecue📆Everyday🌶️Spicy Food Lovers

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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