Whole 30 Whole30 Buffalo Sauce
Most store-bought buffalo sauces sneak in butter, additives, or other ingredients that quietly knock them out of compliance — which is exactly why making your own is such a smart move. This version swaps traditional butter for ghee, keeping that rich, glossy texture while staying completely on track. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything up, and the garlic powder and optional cayenne give it that classic tangy heat you want drizzled over wings, cauliflower, or dipping veggies. The whole thing comes together in under five minutes with just a whisk and a saucepan — no fuss, no guesswork. It makes enough to generously sauce a full meal for the whole family, and it stores beautifully in a jar once cooled. Once you taste how good this is, you'll wonder why you ever reached for the bottled stuff.
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8 servings
- ½ cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot original)
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Melt the ghee in a small saucepan over low heat until fully liquid, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne, if using. Whisk constantly over low heat until the sauce is smooth and fully combined, about 2–3 minutes — do not let it boil.
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