Buffalo Sauce

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Name

Buffalo sauce

Category

Sauce / Dip / Condiment

Cuisine

American

Type

Vegetarian

Background

Buffalo sauce is a fiery, tangy, buttery condiment originally made famous in Buffalo, New York. It was created to coat crispy chicken wings, but today it’s a beloved sauce for sandwiches, burgers, wraps, cauliflower bites, and more. Its signature balance of heat and richness comes from hot sauce combined with butter—a simple yet iconic duo.

 

Buffalo Sauce

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or any vinegar-based red chili sauce)

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  • ½ tsp white vinegar

  • ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

  • Pinch of salt

  • Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (for extra heat)

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan

  • Whisk or spoon

  • Measuring spoons

  • Serving bowl or jar

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Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter slowly—do not boil.

  2. Add hot sauce, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.

  3. Whisk gently until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened—about 3–5 minutes.

  4. Taste and adjust: add cayenne for more heat or sugar for balance.

  5. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 1–2 minutes.

  6. Pour into a bowl or jar and serve warm, or cool and refrigerate for later use.

Tips

  • Don’t boil the sauce or the butter will separate.

  • You can double the recipe and refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 1 week.

  • For a vegan version, use vegan butter or olive oil instead of regular butter.