Homemade buffalo sauce recipe with just the right level of heat. Perfect for slathering on buffalo wings or using it as a dipping sauce.
ingredient
- ⅔ cup hot sauce, Frank's RedHot or Crystal recommended
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper , optional
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into 8 pieces
Directions
- Cook the Sauce – In a medium skillet or saucepan, add hot sauce, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Whisk to combine.Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat until mixture is hot and begins to bubble, about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Thicken the Consistency – Whisk in 1 piece of butter at a time until a smooth and thickened sauce forms. Taste and adjust vinegar and seasonings as desired. The buffalo sauce will thicken as it cools down.
- Serve – Place in a bowl and serve on the side of appetizers to dip or toss with chicken wings.