Easy Homemade Buffalo Sauce from Scratch Recipe
This easy homemade buffalo sauce recipe delivers a perfect blend of spicy heat and buttery richness, made from scratch in just 10 minutes. Ideal for wings, sandwiches, or as a flavorful dip, this sauce combines hot pepper sauce, butter, vinegar, and spices for an authentic taste that’s quick and simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Hot Pepper Sauce
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Chipotle Pepper or Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place ½ cup hot pepper sauce, ¼ cup butter, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper or paprika, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder into a pan.
- Heat the Sauce: Put the pan on the stovetop over low heat and cook the mixture until it starts to come to a boil, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and let the sauce simmer gently for 2 minutes to enhance the flavor and texture.
- Adjust Consistency: If desired, adjust the sauce thickness by cooking a bit longer for thicker consistency or adding a splash of vinegar or hot sauce for thinner sauce.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the sauce.
- Chipotle pepper adds smokiness, but paprika is a milder alternative.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the hot pepper sauce quantity to modify the spice level.
- This sauce pairs perfectly with chicken wings, sandwiches, or as a spicy dip.
