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Pouring homemade buffalo sauce with a spoon into a glass measuring cup on a dark countertop.

Homemade Buffalo Sauce


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  • Author: Caitlin
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: about 3/4 cup 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A tangy, buttery, and perfectly spiced homemade buffalo sauce made with hot sauce, ghee, and simple seasonings. Quick, clean, and better than store-bought! 


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ghee (sub grass-fed butter)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (sub gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar (sub apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or garlic pepper)


Instructions

  1. Melt the Base : In a small saucepan, melt ghee (or butter) over medium heat. 
  2. Whisk in Flavor : Add hot sauce, coconut aminos, vinegar, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and fully combined. 
  3. Simmer Briefly : Let the sauce warm through for 2 – 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  4. Cool & Serve : Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using. 

Notes

  • Substitutions : ghee / high-quality butter, coconut aminos / gluten-free soy sauce, white balsamic / apple cider vinegar
  • Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing hot sauce
  • Shake or whisk before serving if refrigerated (you may even need to reheat)
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Sauces & Condiments
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American