What Makes Hot Sauce Vegan?

Common Non-Vegan Ingredients to Avoid

• Honey: Replace with agave, maple syrup, or sugar
• Fish sauce: Use tamari or coconut aminos
• Butter: Use olive oil or omit entirely
• Worcestershire sauce: Most contain anchovies

Recipe #1: Vegan Tangerine Habanero

Weaksauce-style, 100% plant-based

Ingredients

• 3 fresh tangerines, peeled and segmented
• 5-6 habanero peppers, stemmed
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons organic cane sugar (vegan-verified)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth
2. Simmer 15 minutes
3. Cool and bottle
4. Refrigerate; lasts 3-6 months

Recipe #2: Maple Jalapeño Green Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 fresh jalapeños, halved
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Roast jalapeños at 425°F for 15 minutes
2. Blend with all other ingredients
3. Simmer 10 minutes
4. Strain for smooth texture
5. Bottle and refrigerate

Recipe #3: Agave Sriracha-Style

Ingredients

• 1 pound red fresno peppers
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar

Instructions

1. Ferment peppers and garlic in brine for 7 days
2. Drain and blend with agave and vinegar
3. Simmer until thickened
4. Cool and bottle

Vegan Sweetener Guide

Best Plant-Based Sweeteners for Hot Sauce

• Organic cane sugar: Clean, neutral sweetness
• Agave nectar: Liquid, dissolves easily, mild flavor
• Maple syrup: Adds depth, works in smoky sauces
• Coconut sugar: Caramel notes, less refined
• Date syrup: Rich, fruity sweetness

Why Choose Vegan Hot Sauce?

• Supports plant-based lifestyle
• Often cleaner ingredient lists
• More inclusive for guests with dietary restrictions
• Brands like Weaksauce prove vegan = exceptional flavor