If you love dill pickles and spicy hot sauce, this Dill Pickle Hot Sauce is a tangy, briny, fiery condiment you’ll want to put on everything—burgers, tacos, eggs, or even fried chicken!
Dill Pickle Hot Sauce
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 15 mins
Makes: ~1.5 cups
Ingredients:
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1 cup dill pickles (with brine)
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½ cup pickle brine (from the jar)
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3–5 fresh jalapeños or serranos (adjust for heat)
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2 cloves garlic
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1 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
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½ tsp dill weed (or fresh dill)
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp xanthan gum (optional, for thickness)
Instructions:
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Blend Ingredients:
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In a blender or food processor, combine pickles, brine, peppers, garlic, vinegar, sugar, dill, onion powder, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
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Simmer (Optional for Depth):
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Pour into a small saucepan and simmer for 5–10 mins to mellow flavors (skip if you prefer raw, bright heat).
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Thicken (Optional):
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Sprinkle in xanthan gum while blending to thicken, or simmer longer to reduce.
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Strain (Optional):
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For a smoother sauce, strain through a fine mesh sieve.
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Bottle & Store:
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Pour into a sterilized bottle or jar. Keeps for 3–4 weeks refrigerated.
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Heat Variations:
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Mild: Use 1 jalapeño (seeds removed).
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Hot: Add 1 habanero or cayenne peppers.
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Extra Briny: Add more pickle juice to taste.
How to Use It:
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Drizzle on burgers, hot dogs, or grilled cheese.
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Mix into ranch or mayo for a dipping sauce.
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Splash on tacos, eggs, or fried chicken.
This sauce is addictively tangy, spicy, and full of pickle flavor—perfect for anyone who loves a punchy condiment. Let me know if you want adjustments! 🥒🔥