Homemade Truffle Hot Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup of your preferred chili peppers e.g., habanero, jalapeño, or serrano for varying levels of heat
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional, for balance
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons truffle oil or 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh truffle
- Optional: 1 teaspoon of your favorite herbs such as thyme or oregano for added flavor complexity
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Peppers
- Wear gloves, and deseed and roughly chop the chili peppers. The seeds can be included for extra heat, but removing them gives a smoother, more balanced heat.
Step 2: Cook The Ingredients
- Combine the chopped peppers, minced garlic, white vinegar, water, sugar (if using), and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. This process melds the flavors together and softens the peppers.
Step 3: Blend The Mixture
- Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the truffle oil or grated fresh truffle (and optional herbs if using).
- Blend until smooth. You can add a little more water or vinegar for a thinner sauce.
Step 4: Strain And Store
- Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bottle or jar for a smoother sauce.
- Press or scrape the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Step 5: Season And Adjust
- Taste your truffle hot sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You might want to add more salt, vinegar, or truffle oil to balance the flavors to your liking.