Red Devil Pepper Sauce

Looking for a little heat and a lot of flavour? If so, the Red Devil Pepper Sauce is your answer. This cayenne pepper-based hot sauce is perfect for adding a mild spicy kick to your food. It is a typical Louisiana-style hot sauce with a secret tangy twist.

Whether you’re spicing up your weekday dinner or trying to add a surprise to a cookout, this devil pepper sauce can introduce a subtle heat to the flavours and not overwhelm them. Not too hot, but full of attitude, and just the right amount of sharpness, all of these can transform your boring dinner into a tasty delight. 

Here’s a quick recipe for bringing out that classic American zing front and centre at your dinner table. 

How Hot is the Red Devil Pepper Sauce?

Red Devil Sauce is milder than most other hot sauces, which makes it perfect for an entry-level condiment. This spicy chilli pepper sauce sits at around 800–1,200 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which is milder than most other options out there.
So, rather than too much spice, this zesty condiment leaves a sour and vinegary taste in the mouth with a dash of subtle heat. 

Tip for Amping up the Spice

If you want more heat in your Red Devil, add some crushed red peppers or a dash of Tabasco to level it up.

Ingredients of Red Devil Hot Sauce 

This bold sauce is made up of fiery peppers and vinegar, delivering a clean and classic heat. Each ingredient is carefully chosen to create the perfect fusion of spice and flavour. 

Red Cayenne Peppers

The peppers are the main source of flavour and the bright red colour for this sauce. 1 cup would be enough for this recipe.

Tips: It’s better to get aged or dried and rehydrated red cyan pepper to add depth to the tang. You can also use aged cayenne mash for a more gourmet taste. If none of these, letting your pepper ferment at home would do the same trick. 

Salt

1 and ½ teaspoons of non-iodised salt will be needed to balance out the tanginess of the vinegar. You can also use kosher salt for this recipe. 

Distilled White Vinegar

For the thin, pourable consistency of the Devil Sauce, 1 cup of white vinegar would be needed.

Water 

You’ll need ½ cup of water to let the ingredients mix. 

Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate (Optional)

If you’re looking for shelf-like stability, you may add ⅛ teaspoon of sodium benzoate. Skip this step if the sauce is homemade.

Tips: You can also add a few drops of lemon juice for brightness, to skip fermentation. 

Sugar (Optional)

You can add ½ teaspoon of sugar to balance out the spice, according to your preference. 

How to Make the Red Devil Pepper Sauce: In 5 Quick and Easy Steps

Now, let’s show you how can make this all-purpose sauce in just 5 steps at home. The main focus while making this recipe should be to preserve the natural taste of those ingredients. 

Step 1 

Remove the stems from the peppers and wash them. Next, chop them neatly into thin slices. 

Step 2 

Combine the chopped peppers, salt, vinegar, water, and sugar (if using) in a bowl. Mash them together; you can use a mortar and a pestle (for extracting the optimal taste), but it’s better to use a blender for convenience. 

Tips: If you want a dash of deeper flavours, it’s recommended to let the ingredients rest while submerged in water in a sterilised jar for about 5-7 days at room temperature. This will ferment the ingredients and bring out a tangier taste. 

Step 3

Blend the mixture for 1-2 minutes, until a pourable texture is achieved. 

Step 4 (Optional)

Strain the sauce using a fine mesh strainer if you prefer a smoother-textured hot sauce.

Step 5 

Pour it into a bottle and enjoy! 

Tips: You can store it at room temperature, but it is recommended to store it in a cool and dry place. (It can last up to 3+ months if refrigerated.)

Best Foods to Pair with Red Devil Pepper Hot Sauce 

This vinegar-based hot sauce, with its tangy flavour, is a fit for all types of food, especially for spicy food lovers looking to enhance their thrill. You can enjoy the hot sauce with foods, such as

• Scrambled eggs
• Tacos and Burritos
• Fried Chicken and Chicken Wings
• Pizza
• Mac & Cheese
• Rice & Beans
• Grilled Meat
• Burgers
• Sandwiches 
• Sauteed Vegetables

How Do You Use Red Devil Sauce in Recipes?

This versatile red pepper sauce adds a tangy twist to everything from fried food to cooked veggies. Just adding a little dose of this tasty hot sauce will elevate the flavours and bring a spicy heat to your favourite dishes. 

• Add a few drops of this red hot pepper sauce into Bloody Mary or other cocktails to amp up the spice.  
• Mix this Louisiana-style hot sauce with a little honey or brown sugar for a quick and easy chicken wing glaze. It’s a perfect hot wings sauce too! 
• Mix it into your mayo for a spicier dip.
• Unlike smoky sauces, this classic American hot sauce is peppery, which is best for fried food. 
• Stir it into your soup and broths to bring an extra zing. 
• Add a splash of this cayenne pepper sauce to your ramen to up the flavours without the sauce overwhelming it.

Fun facts about the Red Devil Pepper Sauce

This spicy and tangy hot sauce doesn’t just amplify the flavours in dishes for the spicy food lovers; it has a plethora of advantageous pros! From the antioxidant properties of the pepper to the preservative quality of the vinegar, each ingredient adds to its mystery!

• If used in cooking, the acidic properties of this classic hot pepper sauce help preserve the food.
• Its acidic content can also tenderise the meat, so it’s a quick and easy fix for marination. 
• This spicy red sauce is low calorie (barely having any fat content) but high impact in flavour and spice. 
• The heat of the pepper from the fiery red pepper sauce releases endorphin, which boosts the appetite. 
• The capsaicin agent in this pepper condiment can get rid of your blocked sinuses! 

Is the Red Devil Pepper Sauce Gluten-Free? 

This hot chilli pepper sauce is completely gluten-free. As the ingredients have no gluten content in them, individuals with celiac’s disease or gluten sensitivity can enjoy this tasty condiment without worries.

However, this only applies to this homemade recipe for the hot pepper sauce. If you buy it in a store, be sure to check the product for a gluten-free label.

Conclusion 

With just a few ingredients and a quick preparation, you’ve got a bottle of hot sauce that works with just about everything. This chilli pepper condiment can be a flavourful kick to any party or just a tasty addition to your everyday dinner. Keep it in the fridge and grab it whenever you’re craving that extra spice and tang.