Buffalo Sauce

Buffalo Sauce

Tangy cayenne hot sauce and melted butter simmer into a glossy, spicy wing coating.

Total 12 min Makes 16 oz Calories 60/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This classic buffalo sauce blends cayenne hot sauce with melted butter and a splash of vinegar for a tangy, buttery heat that clings to wings, tossed vegetables, or grilled chicken. A few minutes of gentle simmering emulsifies the butter into the sauce, giving it a smooth, glossy finish. Keep a jar in the fridge to drizzle over pizza, dips, or sandwiches whenever you want a spicy kick.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Cut the butter into small cubes and set aside so it melts evenly.

  2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.

  3. Heat the mixture until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally.

  4. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter a few cubes at a time, letting each addition melt and incorporate before adding more.

  5. Once all the butter is melted and the sauce looks glossy and smooth, remove from heat immediately to prevent separation.

  6. Pour the sauce into a jar or bottle and use warm, or refrigerate for up to two weeks and gently rewarm before serving.

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Buffalo Sauce

This classic buffalo sauce blends cayenne hot sauce with melted butter and a splash of vinegar for a tangy, buttery heat that clings to wings, tossed vegetables, or grilled chicken. A few minutes of gentle simmering emulsifies the butter into the sauce, giving it a smooth, glossy finish. Keep a jar in the fridge to drizzle over pizza, dips, or sandwiches whenever you want a spicy kick.

12 min 16 oz 60 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the butter into small cubes and set aside so it melts evenly.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.

  3. 3

    Heat the mixture until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter a few cubes at a time, letting each addition melt and incorporate before adding more.

  5. 5

    Once all the butter is melted and the sauce looks glossy and smooth, remove from heat immediately to prevent separation.

  6. 6

    Pour the sauce into a jar or bottle and use warm, or refrigerate for up to two weeks and gently rewarm before serving.