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Tiger sauce drizzled on chicken wings

Name: Tiger Sauce

Summary: A bold, sweet-and-spicy homemade tiger sauce that brings tangy, rich, and mildly hot flavors to your favorite dishes, from meats to veggies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: sause
Cuisine: American
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup hot sauce or pureed chili peppers
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Sterilized glass jar or bottle
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and stir thoroughly to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Simmer for about 10 minutes, avoiding a rapid boil.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning (more sugar for sweetness, more vinegar for tang).
  6. Cool slightly, then transfer to a sterilized glass jar or bottle.
  7. Store in the fridge for at least 24 hours before using to let flavors meld.

Notes

Notes:
Adjust heat by varying the type or amount of chili peppers.
For a tropical twist, add 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice.
Always use clean utensils to preserve freshness.
Shake before using if ingredients settle.