5 Alarm Sauce Recipe

Name: 5 Alarm Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 cups red hot sauce (use your favorite); 1 stick margarine or butter, softened; 2 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 2 1/2 tablespoons crushed red chile flakes; 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno; 1 tablespoon minced fresh habanero; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; Hot chicken wings, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups red hot sauce (use your favorite)
1 stick margarine or butter, softened
2 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons crushed red chile flakes
2 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno
1 tablespoon minced fresh habanero
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Hot chicken wings, for serving

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Combine the hot sauce, margarine or butter, cayenne pepper, chile flakes, horseradish, jalapenoes, habaneros, cumin, garlic, onion and black pepper in a food processor and mix on medium speed until all the ingredients are well mixed.
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Reserve the hot sauce to toss with chicken wings.
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Cook's Note: Be sure to wear gloves when cutting the jalapeno and habanero and do not touch your face after handling the seeds or cut up peppers to avoid irritation!
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red hot sauce (use your favorite), 1 stick margarine or butter, softened, 2 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 2 1/2 tablespoons crushed red chile flakes, and more.

Yes, 5 Alarm Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

5 Alarm Sauce

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