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homemade sriracha sauce recipe

Homemade Sriracha sauce

Sriracha, also known as rooster sauce is a Thai hot sauce that's salty, sweet, sour, and spicy without being overwhelming. It's also made easily at home.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Time to Marry: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 50 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds red jalapeño chiles stemmed and seeds reserved
  • 12 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup evaporated cane sugar
  • 2 tbsp salt

Instructions

  • Blend jalapeños, optional seeds, garlic, water, and vinegar until smooth (2 min).
  • Transfer to saucepan; whisk in sugar and salt.
  • Boil, then simmer until reduced to 2 cups (about 45 min), skimming foam.
  • Let cool 5 min, then blend again briefly until smooth.
  • Cool completely, transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle, and refrigerate at least 1 day. Keeps up to 3 months.