Buffalo Sauce
Make bold buffalo sauce with hot sauce, butter, vinegar, cayenne, and garlic! Perfect for wings, dips, or adding a spicy kick to your dishes.
There’s nothing like a good Buffalo sauce to bring that tangy, spicy kick to wings, burgers, or anything you want to drizzle it on. I used to buy store-bought versions, but then I realized making my own was not only easy, but it tasted way better! Plus, you can control the heat and flavor to suit your taste. Let’s dive into how you can whip up a simple, flavorful Buffalo sauce at home.
Why Make Buffalo Sauce at Home?
Store-bought sauces often come with preservatives and extra ingredients that don’t always feel necessary. Making it yourself ensures you know exactly what’s going into it—simple ingredients like hot sauce, butter, and a few pantry staples. Plus, you can tweak the heat or tanginess depending on your preference. It’s perfect for tossing with wings, dipping fries, or even spicing up a grilled cheese sandwich.
What You’ll Need:
This recipe calls for just a handful of basic ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen:
- Hot sauce: The star of the show! Use your favorite brand to control the heat.
- Butter: Adds a rich, smooth texture to balance out the spice.
- White vinegar: For that signature tangy flavor.
- Worcestershire sauce: A small amount adds depth and umami.
- Cayenne pepper: Gives it that extra heat.
- Garlic powder (optional): Adds a subtle garlicky flavor that complements the sauce.
Step-by-Step: How to Make Buffalo Sauce
- Get your saucepan ready
Preheat a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the pan is warm, you’re ready to start adding your ingredients. - Combine your ingredients
Add the hot sauce, butter, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and a pinch of garlic powder. Stir everything together as the butter melts and the sauce begins to come together. - Heat to perfection
Keep stirring the sauce as it heats up. You’ll know it’s ready when you see little bubbles popping up along the edges of the pan—this usually takes about 5 minutes. The sauce should be smooth, with all the ingredients fully combined. - Store and cool
Once your sauce is heated through, ladle it into a mason jar. Secure the lid and flip the jar upside down to cool. This helps seal the jar. After it cools down enough to handle, pop it into the fridge.
How to Store Your Buffalo Sauce
Buffalo sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to a week, but I doubt it’ll last that long—especially once you start drizzling it on everything! Store it in a sealed jar or container, and it’ll be ready whenever you need that spicy kick.
Customize Your Buffalo Sauce
One of the best things about homemade Buffalo sauce is that it’s super customizable! Want it spicier? Add more cayenne or use a hotter hot sauce. Prefer it milder? Cut down on the cayenne or add a bit more butter. You can even add a dash of honey for a touch of sweetness or experiment with smoky flavors by adding smoked paprika.
Perfect for All Your Favorites
Buffalo sauce is famous for wings, but you don’t have to stop there. Use it to amp up burgers, sandwiches, or even drizzle it over pizza. Try it with roasted veggies or as a dipping sauce for fries and nuggets. Trust me, once you start making this, you’ll find a million ways to use it.
Making Buffalo sauce at home is quick, easy, and super rewarding. You’ll love the fresh, bold flavors, and it’s perfect for all your favorite comfort foods. So next time you’re in the mood for some heat, skip the store-bought stuff and whip up a batch of homemade Buffalo sauce instead. It’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Buffalo Sauce
Ingredients
- ¾ cup hot sauce
- ½ cup butter
- 1½ tbsp white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ¾ cup hot sauce, ½ cup butter, 1½ tbsp white vinegar, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon cayenne and ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder and stir. Heat, stirring frequently, until bubbles start to pop on edges of pan. About 5 minutes.
- Ladle sauce into mason jar. Secure lid and ring. Flip jar upside down and allow to cool until jar can be handled.
- Store in fridge for up to 1 week.