Nether Flame Sauce Recipe
Crave that fiery kick? This Nether Flame Sauce recipe delivers smoky heat right from your kitchen. It's my homemade take on bold, spicy sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato paste no salt added
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder adjust for heat
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 fresh jalapeño seeded and chopped (optional)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients
- Measure all ingredients first. Chop jalapeño if using. Set aside in bowls. Keeps things smooth.
Heat the Base
- In saucepan, add tomato paste and water. Stir over medium heat until smooth. About 2 minutes.
Add Sweet and Tangy
- Mix in brown sugar and vinegar. Stir well. Cook 3 minutes. Sugar melts fully.
Spice It Up
- Add smoked paprika, chipotle, garlic, onion powders, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper. Stir constantly. Cook 5 minutes. Smells amazing!
Boost the Flavor
- Pour in Worcestershire and liquid smoke. Add chopped jalapeño. Simmer 8 minutes. Thickens nicely.
Blend Smooth
- Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes. Blend until silky. Strain if you want extra smooth.
Taste and Cool
- Taste sauce. Adjust salt or heat. Let cool completely. Ready to jar up!
Notes
- Wear gloves with peppers. Avoid hand burn!
- Simmer low. Prevents scorching.
- Taste midway. Customize your fire level.
- Variation: Add honey for sweet heat.
- Variation: Use ghost peppers for extreme.
- Variation: Make creamy with sour cream.
- Store in fridge up to 1 month.
- Shake before use. Flavors settle.