Description
Ditch the bottle and make this 5-minute homemade buffalo sauce instead. It uses simple pantry staples like butter and hot sauce to create a rich, restaurant-quality coating for wings, dips, and sandwiches. You can easily adjust the heat level to suit your taste.
Ingredients
2/3 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
1 teaspoon honey (optional for sweetness)
Instructions
1. Combine the hot sauce, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk the mixture continuously as the butter melts to create a smooth emulsion.
3. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
4. Let it bubble softly for 2 to 3 minutes while whisking occasionally.
5. Remove the pan from the heat.
6. Taste the sauce and stir in the honey if you prefer a slightly sweeter finish.
7. Serve immediately or let it cool before storing.
Notes
**Storage:** Keep leftover sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
**Reheating:** The butter will solidify in the fridge. Microwave the sauce for 15 to 20 seconds and whisk vigorously to bring it back to a liquid consistency.
**Dairy-Free:** Substitute the butter with a high-quality vegan butter block for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg