Louisiana Style Hot Sauce - How to Make Your Own

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

What's your favorite STYLE of Hot Sauce?

[@sal-1337]

idk if this counts, but chilli crisp is my favorite.

[@davemiller8203]

Thanks for the recipe; seems easy enough. As for my favourite hot sauce, I would have to say Tabasco's original. I eat it every day and love it.

[@Reallifenewz]

Chipotle 😋

[@Reallifenewz]

It’s a must to smoke the peppers yourself

[@jesusislord88]

Thanks for the awesome recipe. I always loved the Louisiana brand Louisiana hot sauce, especially with some grilled boudin on saltine crackers. 🤤👍 Two other brands I love a lot is Cholula and El Yucateco, which to me is an underrated hot sauce in the U.S. I had a Mexican man tell me about El Yucateco and it was phenomenal for tacos and other Mexican/Tex-Mex food. 🤤

[@richspencer6340]

Cutting Habaneros without gloves - living on the edge!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Haha, I hear you. It usually doesn't get me, but I wear gloves when working with a lot of superhots. Sometimes.

[@TheWildWahine]

😂😂😂

[@Locomaid]

My thoughts exactly!

[@cd1168]

As a safety measure he should of set a good example. It could cause someone a lot of pain.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

@@cd1168 Be sure to wear gloves, Chris. You want to avoid the PAIN.

[@thegrimjeeper3427]

I keep makinging this different peppers. I have made it with red peppers, Green peppers, today I just made it with prickly pear Jalapeño, Serrano, Tabasco and cilantro from my garden.... Amazing go to.

[@FirstLast-if3ht]

Wow, that sounds awesome. How did it turn out? Did you use prickly pear cactus fruits (tuna) or is prickly pear jalapeno a variety of jalapeno?

[@DLRyoung]

Been making mine for over 20 years, I make mine with jalapeños, I don’t suggest adding water, add more vinegar if anything. I can mine in a hot water bath proceed at 15 minutes, stays good for years. Blessings

[@pensadorrealista2825]

@@DLRyoung Thank you, this information is very important. Shelf live of the product. Big up from Angola.

[@We_Dont_Miss]

@DLRyoung no. You need water. 100% vinegar is too much. You generally want a 1 to 1 ratio. 20 years huh? Ok... lol.

[@sparkyh62]

After opening?

[@johncarden5761]

I have made this according to your directions several times and I must say, there is nothing quite like this fresh chili sauce. I use my home grown peppers so I have to wait until fall to harvest and make the sauce. I like how simple your recipe is- you really taste the peppers. Thank you for sharing your hot sauce skills!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad to be helpful, John!

[@stephenmorton8017]

I make mine with golden habaneros and it comes out a bright yellow. I save the brine from jars of pepperoncinis and use it in lieu of vinegar. I go through a lot of pepperoncinis. I also add a little bit of Karo syrup. I find that making hot sauce is extremely rewarding. At the oyster House in Pittsburgh they used to have hot vinegar which was just slices of hot peppers and white vinegar with a strainer in the lid. It was great on fish sandwiches.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I love this.

[@josephellis4644]

How about pickle juice?

[@Callie88Lilly]

Thank you! Never thought to reuse my brine in this manner 😊

[@jenkemjones68]

I'm definitely saving my pepperoncini brine from here on.Thanks!

[@wesleyc.4937]

@@josephellis4644That's my secret ingredient for potato salad...

[@michaelpotter3627]

Great vid and recipe will be attempting a LA style this year. Was finally patient enough to wait for most of the cayenne to ripen to red just for the sauce this year.

[@tinmanandoliveoylsadventur7129]

I make a variety of hot sauce. Started as a kid in Mexico with the typical salsa. When I was in the Navy, we stopped at Pattaya Beach Thailand which was about 50 or so miles south of SriRacha. Well, get what you did, add about 10 garlic and some sugar. You have SriRacha, the original. I love that Louisiana has it's own. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Very cool to hear. I love original SriRacha sauce.

[@pippathomas5019]

We just put whole cayenne peppers, salt and vinegar in old coke bottles and let them break down naturally. Add more vinegar and/or peppers as needed. It does take a while to get that color though. Momma used the peppers in gumbo and the vinegar in everything! 😋

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I love it. There's a well known Puerto Rican hot sauce called Pique which is exactly this.

[@miked9918]

How long do you leave them in bottles? Out at room temp and ferment?

[@RosaX305]

That’s a great idea! Trying that tomorrow!!!

[@pippathomas5019]

@@miked9918 They stay in the bottle until you use them or disintegrate. That's when you add more peppers. We always left them in the cupboard to work their magic. Sadly, my hubby is allergic to all peppers so I don't make it anymore. 😁😁😁

[@ThePappydog]

Do you have any separation after you bottle the sauce?

[@josephb7296]

Great simple sauce that looks delicious. Thanks for the clear instructions.

[@mobilephone4512]

Best hot sauce video! can tell he's a veteran hot sauce chef with no gloves or gasmasks etc,..this chef can handle the heat. Simple, but great recipe! Thanks!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks. I definitely recommend wearing gloves for people who are sensitive to peppers, but yeah, they really don't bother my skin (or I'm just used to it).

[@visuaviewer]

@@ChiliPepperMadness just dont go to the bathroom straight away!

[@timothyjones9430]

Well done.... I really appreciated the tip to dehydrate the pump for seasoning.. Rally great!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EndlessWeekendlife]

That's the simplest style I've come across so far, love it!

[@jackwebb5917]

That was awesome! Can’t wait to try it. I thought the dehydrating the pulp to use as seasoning was a genius idea, had never occurred to me!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

You are so welcome!

[@danw1619]

I have been a fan of your website and somehow missed your videos… very happy to find this. Great work! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@clovenbeast5183]

I put a lot of red habs along with some reapers and chocolate bootlaw and the flavor of just a simple cayenne long thin pepper is amazing on its own so I couldn't leave it out. I would encourage everybody to make their own hot sauce it's just amazing

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Awesome, I love it. And yes, making hot sauce is the best.

[@Aedalas]

"chocolate bootlaw" That is easily the best thing I've seen all day. I love it. Thank you for that.

[@jasonrogers9371]

I'm waiting to harvest my orange habaneros, grown indoors under lights, so I can try this style of sauce... Thx for the video

[@anthonydean5571]

I’m so happy I found your channel!! Where have I been?!? I will be making this Louisiana style hot sauce later. Thank you sir, for your awesome videos and easy to follow directions!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Welcome!! And thanks!

[@jasondarling0629]

Very easy!! I got peppers to plant now!! That pulp can be dried for Chilli powder!!

[@looneygardener]

Got my fermented sriracha recipe from you and it's a family favourite!!! Thanks! Had to double my pepper garden this year.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Outstanding! I love to hear it!

[@superkool7]

Bro you have the best content ever. Cheers from a first time pepper grower who just harvested a bunch of peppers for the first time and wants to make his own hot sauce, for the first time as well 😎

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I appreciate that! Glad to be helpful!

[@sinplicityx1474]

Finally someone with the love of 🌶️🌶️🌶️ that has easy recipes

[@DocBrewskie]

Made this sauce a few times. The last time I smoked a handful of chocolate habaneros and threw those in. Woooo!!! Highly recommend trying that out.

[@Callie88Lilly]

Great suggestion on what to do with the left over pulp! (I just bought a dehydrator so I’ll be trying this) I freeze mine into ice cube sized portions and put them into my chili

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@daysiewaysie]

great easy to follow, no fuss video. many thanks

[@rman126]

Discover your website recently very happy you have videos! I've been growing super hots for the last 2 years, mostly fermented him last year but your recipes have got me looking at other means of making sauces. Thanks Mike!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Great to hear! Thanks, Richard!

[@seamusog100]

Gonna try it rite now....the look on your face testing it"priceless"👍

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Hope you like it!

[@steve.o33]

I like to use cayenne peppers from my garden. When simmering, i add some fresh cut basil. If you dont want the skins, you can bake the peppers in the oven for about 10 minutes at 400. Skins come cleanly off. Plus the baking process before simmering, gives the sauce that nice baked taste to it as well. And adding butter to the sauce, makes buffalo sauce.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Wonderful! Sounds great.

[@steve.o33]

@@ChiliPepperMadness its always better to make it, then to buy it. Taste much better that way, and you know what's going into your sauce.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

@@steve.o33 Hard to beat homemade! =)

[@oscarnunez6379]

Xlnt thank you! Great easy Cooking Recipes..

[@lizhood6132]

I have just made this using a lot of star shaped, quite hot chillis (I was given the plant and it is very prolific) and a red bell pepper. It came out very well, I'm so pleased! Only thing - next time I'll use a mouli rather than a sieve. Thank you for such a good recipe.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Nice! Sounds like a wonderful hot sauce! Thanks, Liz.

[@Sundial1k]

Thanks for the recipe and the idea to dry the solids...

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

You are very welcome!

[@jonthornton4083]

Mike recently found your channel and just what I been needing made a double batch of your hot pepper relish fresh off bush( friends did get any lol) didn’t last a week.Also cooked up 3 or 4 other of your recipes. Retired cooking,smoking(meat) and gardening is all I do, I ‘m on coast of south Louisiana and get fresh seafood regularly so your shrimp , seafood recipes fit right in. Quick simple and easy. Grow peppers year round just getting into the 🥵hotter ones now. Question, I freeze peppers in bulk and stuffed. When I get to many I just bag and freeze, you think just I can make pepper sauce with them? They are soft when thawed. Didn’t mean to write a novel 😂. Thanks Keep’em coming.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks, Jon. Glad you are enjoying the recipes. Yes, you can make sauces from frozen pods. Works great! Enjoy, my friend!!

[@TommyG5585]

This video is a good base of measure as I'm a beginner. Thanks

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidames9098]

Not big on Tabasco, but I love Louisiana brand. It's made with cayenne. Yum

[@hobbespal2344]

A basic Tabasco-type sauce is always a good option. I really like jalapeno based sauces, with maybe a few hotter peppers added. Thanks for the demonstration. Going to give it a try.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Absolutely! MANY options with this style of hot sauce. Enjoy!

[@tonywhetherhult]

This is exactly what i was looking for to use with my ghost peppers!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Perfect for this!

[@forrestry]

My favourite recipes. 3 ingredients and simple. Nice 😊

[@jesusislord88]

Thanks for this awesome recipe, glad it's so simple. I moved from Texas to Ghana, West-Africa so I'll be trying this with some African chilies, and probably will use another local pepper they have called Green Kpakpo Shito peppers and some habañeros or scotch bonnets. 🤤👍

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Great! I'm sure there are many wonderful chilies in Ghana for you to experiment with.

[@jesusislord88]

@@ChiliPepperMadness there's definitely quite a few. 👍

[@Gunnar97]

Dynamite stuff! Thanks for the video.

[@dovahkyle]

Subscribed. Thanks for the straight-to-the-point video. Great info and great recipe for a quick fresh hot sauce. Recently I've used Dragon's Breath, Naga Viper, and Chocolate Ghost in my fermented hot sauces. Pretty amazing when you blend it with the right fruits.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks, Dovahkyle. I appreciate it. I love what you're making. Lots of nice heat there! Nice. Agreed about the fruits. I'm particular to pineapple and mango, and citrus. Great stuff.

[@jacklikescats]

Dragon’s Breath 💀 🥵

[@dunkelevati]

Nice howto, thanks! As we love madam janettes, they are simmering at this very moment and the smell in the kitchen is great!😊

[@ChiliGartenFreak]

i love this easy way making a chili Sauce. i will try this! Thank you. 😁🌶

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@bradwalker4687]

Nice & simple. Thanks Chief! 😀

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

No problem 👍

[@shyamdevadas6099]

Great video! I've always known about the basic process of doing this, but I've never seen it done. You make it look very easy. Personally, I would probably opt not to strain. I like the chunky Jamaican-style sauce. This is wonderful. I'd love to give this as a gift. Thanks!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad it was helpful! Making your own hot sauce is super rewarding, and it definitely makes for a great gift!

[@nealgrimes4382]

I like the simplicity of this if you start with the basic, you can build on it.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Absolutely.

[@GoMathewVideo]

I just made this with some home grown super spicy jalapenos and I must say it is phenomenal! I am going to try and ferment it for a couple days and see how it goes!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Sounds great. Enjoy!

[@macdiesell303]

Excellent, excellent job.......... Smokn' Macdiesell BBQ

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks!

[@nopigeon]

Hi Mike, I have made your habanero jam recipe many times over the years for friends but would suggest you suggest for people who don't want it So hot mix bell peppers with habaneros to equal 1/2 lb in weight for the pepper ratio. Also, no need for fake food coloring. Using Orange, red, yellow bells provides a lovely color. cheers to you.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yes, great with a mix of peppers for sure. The food coloring is definitely optional. I get great color without it.

[@brianbankert1411]

Great idea, Thanks!

[@talonbell1586]

This would make some killer hot wing sauce thank you for making it and keep them coming

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Absolutely! Thanks!

[@JesusRocksTryPrayin]

Big Mike! This looks rad, and I only saw the thumbnail!

[@hotelbastard7853]

Nice. I haven’t tried making hot sauce, but sure looks great. What’s come to my mind is adding some citrus and using the mix as a meat marinade, rub, ... .

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Christopher, absolutely. Citrus is a great addition to just about any hot sauce. I often make some with either lemon or lime, though I've seen some with orange juice, blood orange, pineapple, and others. Many options. And yes, they work GREAT as a marinade. I love it.

[@vkarr154]

Nice basic vid, well done and well explained!

[@midsouthhomestead7527]

Going to give this a try. We are having a great harvest this year. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Very nice. Enjoy!

[@Countdracula6]

Clear, concise, easy. Thanks for sharing!

[@donnagarcia1884]

I loved spicy food and that looks gorgeous really hot chili sauce .. I will make my own chili sauce using your version the making hot chili sauce ... thanks for sharing .. God Bless

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Wonderful! Enjoy!!

[@Purecatslove]

I never even though making it myself. Definitely will try it

[@Pop_Shepski]

Using your advice I will be making a similar style sauce with ghost peppers, red jalapeño and habanero; also with Bell peppers and tomatoes to keep it red but up the flavour. It's my first sauce ever but I know it will be awesome!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Outstanding, Sounds like some great choices. Good luck, and enjoy! Feel free to let us know how it goes!

[@allternauta8873]

I love this movie - I'm going to make myself a one-bottle for taste. Thanks!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Have fun!

[@ray7419]

Looks really delicious and simple . Great video Mike. 👍

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thank you, Ray. I appreciate it.

[@donbailey8409]

MOUTH WATERING!!!

[@johnrudy9404]

Great! Loyal Tobasco follower here. For, there is ONLY Tobasco. Now yours is a close 2nd. Chilli pepper madness indeed!

[@Dirtbiker-guy]

I'm going to try this, it looks awesome.

[@pastureexpectationsfarm6412]

I heart Crystal!

[@slowraceultra]

Excellent video, very helpful thanks.

[@medicsloan]

How long does this keep and do you keep it on a shelf or refrigerated? Great video, subscribed. Thanks

[@jerod5636]

You’d want to get it hot again after straining it then pour it into a sterile bottle and keep it sealed if you want it to last more than a few months to a year. Keeping it in the fridge after opening it will extend the life as well but I leave mine on the counter. I always use it up before it spoils. If it spoils it’ll smell a little weird and/or you’ll see some white stuff forming at the top of the bottle. That’s mold, I have no idea if it’s true but I was taught to throw it out if you see that stuff growing.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

With enough vinegar for acidity, it will last many months refrigerated, even longer, depending a bit on your overall added ingredients. Many people keep their hot sauces outside the refrigerator, and that is totally fine, but be sure to keep an eye on it for any signs of spoilage. It will still last a long time either way.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

@@jerod5636 Yes, any signs of spoilage, especially mold, is very bad. If you see it, toss it right away.

[@roki5337]

Nice video thanks for sharing. I love it spicy I make my hot sauce with Habanero peppers! and I like the pulp in mine. Great idea to dehydrate the pulp and make a seasoning!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks for watching and hope you will give it a try!

[@agmajsterek1894]

Very nice Chanel I like your recipes you have very clear and nice pronunciation thank you for your work keep doing what you are doing.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@ElonRogan]

Great video! I'm a beginner hot sauce maker, and I just made my first batch of this. Question, why heat the peppers and vinegar in a pan first? Can you skip that process? Thank you!!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

You can skip the step, but simmering melds the flavors.

[@Hondo0101]

Glad I found your channel!!!

[@burresscounty]

Thank you! I'll be making this from the peppers in my garden. Does the flavor of a homemade hot sauce change with age while it is in storage?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks, Burress. Yes, some hot sauces sort of meld and mellow with age. You may lose a bit of heat, but the flavors can intensify a bit. Depends on the ingredients.

[@wr3add]

Very cool👍🏻

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

Love it! Only thing I can think to swap is to use pickling vinegar instead of white. Well, honestly I'd make it a bit milder too, but Louisiana is my absolute favorite condiment. Gonna try this!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Oh yeah. You can easily play with vinegar choices here. I love it.

[@peetey249]

Good channel. Love hot sauce.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Me too!

[@evlkenevl2721]

Boiling vinegar can produce a VERY intense and irritating odor, as can hot peppers. He's not kidding about ventilation. Don't mace yourself out of the kitchen.

[@superkool7]

I’ve been maced. Many times. Never by choice ;) I can say this comment is legit.

[@ericmaher4756]

Hehe, that's right.

[@markopalikko6986]

Great video, thank you! Looking forward to trying this when my garden peppers are ready this summer.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks! Happy hot sauce making!

[@fishwithrichhookum8957]

Great and simple recipe. Thanks for sharing

[@clarencewilliams9432]

Thanks for the video. Im going to try this for myself. Could you make a video of the mash thats dehydrated.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

One of these days! It's pretty easy, though. Just spread it out on a dehydrator sheet, then dehydrate at 135 degrees F until completely dried (several hours), then crumble it up.

[@reverendgaddy2435]

just made this using 2/3 Fresno peppers, 1/3 Habanero, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp salt and 1tbsp anchovy paste. White vinegar. So simple, easy and GOOD!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Sounds great!

[@delmywatts2573]

Love this recipe! I usually use habaneros for my sauce!😊

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thank you - enjoy!

[@esnyder2246]

Awesome video, that style of hot sauce with some plain yogurt makes an awesome fried shrimp and fish dipping sauce thx

[@petershearing9878]

Great showing and practical too! Thank you!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hotcoldman777]

this looks so awesome

[@aaronrashott3514]

Thanks for the simple method. Im making some today.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Enjoy!

[@spontaneousqueef1655]

G'day from Australia, great video mate will have to do this. I love both tobasco and sriacha so need to give this one a go since we have both a chilli and jalapeno tree

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks, and enjoy!

[@myguitarjoe]

Very nice video.Thank You.

[@urbangardenproject]

We have a bumper crop of peppers this year. Going to try our hand at making some medium hot sauce by adding in a lot of sweet peppers so the whole family can enjoy.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Enjoy!!

[@litahonaker8252]

Love this guy! He did so well and clear as he demo How To Create this Chili Sauce. Love it! I needed to have a simple formula and can't wait to try this. Let you all know how it turns Out👍🏽🌺🌶

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Can't wait to hear back from you. Thank you!

[@ginabirks4910]

Wow that was an amazing video and so few ingredients, which makes it well worth making. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

My pleasure 😊

[@gatovillano7009]

I have to say, you have a good energy when you produce a video. You look very natural and you seem to know your stuff. There are a lot of channels out there that either put you to sleep or try too hard. Not you. I like your style 🙃

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks so much!

[@MK-hz2bn]

I am a Louisiana native and my mouth is watering. We eat it on everything. Even peppers lol

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I feel you. It's too good not to!

[@tonyoneill5210]

Good demo Mike, thank you

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks for watching!

[@zacharylaw2153]

Good stuff. Went to college in buffalo and always needed not sauce. Thanks. You rock!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Rock on!

[@cosmicriftgaming878]

trying this on the weekend looks so awesome! thanks for the video man. Subbed!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Hope you enjoy!

[@copperude]

Now that looks interesting. Definitely next on my agenda. Thanks.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@goodtimeswithal]

Trying to do some myself. Thank you for the info.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Welcome - enjoy it!

[@frankmelinn]

excellent video, keep going

[@cookandrideflorida]

I made this recipe a few days ago using jalapeños, serranos, and Red Savina. It was a really tasty.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing this!

[@markopalikko6986]

Nice! Thank you.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Welcome!

[@richardareed3512]

I have made my own years ago I need to do it again soon and you can try roasting some of your peppers and the trick is if you age it for around 3 to 6 months it's game on