Name: Fresno Chile Hot Sauce
Yield: Makes 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/2 pound stemmed Fresno chiles; 6 peeled garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; salt

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Fresno Chile Hot SauceChristopher Testani

Cooks' Note

Do ahead: Hot sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

1/2 pound stemmed Fresno chiles

6 peeled garlic cloves

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

salt

Preparation

Cook 1/2 pound stemmed Fresno chiles (8–10) and 6 peeled garlic cloves in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until chiles turn bright red, about 2 minutes; drain. Blend chiles, garlic, and 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar in a blender until almost smooth; season with salt. Let cool.

TagsHot Sauce Condiment American Fresno Chile Chile Vegetable Garlic Root Vegetable Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Keto Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead Blender Bon Appétit

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