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Name: Buffalo Blaze Festival Hot Sauce (Inspired by Taste of Buffalo 2025)

Summary: A bold and tangy hot sauce with smoky undertones, created to mimic the limited-edition Buffalo Blaze featured at Taste of Buffalo 2025. Packed with roasted chilies, apple cider vinegar, and lime zest, this sauce delivers layered heat without overwhelming the palate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: sause
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup roasted red chili peppers seeded
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup water adjust for thickness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder for extra depth

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender or food processor
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Sterilized glass jar or sauce bottle
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Prepare the chilies by roasting or lightly charring them on a grill or stovetop until soft and blistered. Let cool and remove stems and most seeds for a smoother sauce.
  3. Add all ingredients into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add water gradually to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve for a thinner, smoother texture (optional).
  6. Cool and store in a sterilized bottle or jar. Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks for best flavor.

Notes

Notes:
For more heat, keep some chili seeds or add extra cayenne.
For sweetness, add more honey or a splash of pineapple juice.
Shake well before each use as natural separation may occur.