Fresno Hot Sauce
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Fresno peppers
- 1/2 yellow onion medium
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2/3 cup white vinegar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp. water as needed
- Oil for roasting
Instructions
- Prepare the Fresno chiles and red bell peppers by cutting off the stems and removing the seeds and piths. Remove the skin from the garlic and onions.
- Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add a thin layer of oil to the pan. Roast red bell peppers, white onion, and Fresno chilis until the vegetables are charred, about 6-8 minutes. During the final 2 minutes, add in the garlic until browned.
- Add the charred peppers, onions, and garlic to a blender along with the smoked paprika, vinegar, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and let cool. If you’re having trouble blending the hot sauce to the right consistency, add 1 Tbsp. of water to adjust to the desired consistency.
- Season to taste by adding more salt if necessary.
- Add into hot sauce bottles and store in refrigerator.
Notes
Substitutions or modifications:
- White onion or shallots can be used in place of the yellow onion
- Red jalapeños are a great substitute for Fresno peppers
- Chipotle powder makes a great alternative to smoked paprika
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper for another layer of spiciness