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Dill Pickle Hot Sauce


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 1/4 cups 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Dill Pickle Hot Sauce is a bold, tangy, and spicy condiment that combines the briny punch of pickles with the heat of chili peppers. Perfect for pickle lovers, this sauce adds a flavorful kick to burgers, fries, sandwiches, eggs, and more. It’s easy to make and can be stored in the fridge for weeks.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles (with some pickle juice)
  • 34 fresh jalapeños or serrano peppers, chopped (seeds in for more heat)
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar or pickle brine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional, to balance acidity)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chopped peppers and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
  2. Add the chopped pickles, vinegar or brine, dill, onion powder, salt, and sugar (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes to meld the flavors.
  3. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  4. Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add more pickle juice or water for a thinner consistency, if desired.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. If you want it spicier, blend in another raw chili or add a pinch of cayenne.
  6. Pour into a clean glass jar or hot sauce bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • For extra fermented flavor, use fermented pickles and raw garlic (no cooking).
  • Customize the heat level by using milder peppers (like banana or poblano) or hotter ones (like habanero).
  • Blend with a splash of mustard or horseradish for a pickle-mustard twist.
  • This sauce thickens slightly in the fridge. Shake before use.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Condiment, Sauce
  • Method: Simmering, Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 10
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg