Description
This zesty Dill Pickle Hot Sauce combines the tangy flavor of dill pickles with the heat of jalapeños, creating a versatile condiment perfect for adding a kick to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Dill Pickle Hot Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups chopped dill pickles
- ½ cup pickle brine
- 3–4 jalapeños (seeded for less heat, chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dill weed (dried or fresh)
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cooking the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped pickles, pickle brine, jalapeños, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, dill weed, mustard seeds (if using), onion powder, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until jalapeños are softened and flavors blend.
- Blending: Remove from heat and cool slightly. Blend in a food processor until smooth. Adjust consistency with more pickle brine or water if needed.
- Chilling: Transfer to a jar, refrigerate for 2 hours to enhance flavors. Shake before use.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a serrano or habanero pepper.
- Use fermented or homemade pickles for richer flavor.
- Great on burgers, fries, meats, or in dips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
