Best Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe in 30 Minutes

Wearing gloves, cut the stems off your chilies. For milder sauce, remove seeds and membranes. For maximum heat, leave them intact. Roughly chop the peppers.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the prepared chilies to the pan, stirring to combine. Pour in the vinegar, water, salt, and any optional ingredients like honey or paprika.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for approximately 10 minutes until peppers soften significantly.

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Add the lime juice, then carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Pulse until you reach your desired consistency.