Red Chile Hot Sauce

Name: Red Chile Hot Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 20 whole red Fresno chiles, seeds removed; 8 whole red habanero chiles, seeds removed; 1 clove small garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 cup white distilled vinegar

A fiery homemade hot sauce made with Fresno and habanero chiles, garlic, and vinegar. This vibrant red sauce packs serious heat while maintaining complex chile flavor.

4 servings

2 hr 5 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•20 whole red Fresno chiles, seeds removed
•8 whole red habanero chiles, seeds removed
•1 clove small garlic clove, finely grated
•2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
•1 cup white distilled vinegar

Cooking Instructions

1.
Pulse Fresno and habanero chiles, garlic, and 2 Tbsp. salt in a food processor until very finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and let sit at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours (this will both develop the chile flavor and soften the flesh, resulting in a smooth flavorful sauce when puréed).
120 min
2.
Purée chile mixture and vinegar in a blender until smooth. Season with salt.
5 min
3.
Sauce can be made 2 months ahead. Cover and chill.