Processing Techniques
Simple Hot Sauce Fermentation
By FermentingFanatic
Published on 3rd August 2025
(20 reviews)
The Basics
Fermentation adds complex, funky flavors to your sauce.
What you need
Steps
1. Create a brine (typically 2-5% salt by weight).
2. Submerge chopped chillies in the brine.
3. Keep everything below the liquid to prevent mold.
4. Let it ferment for 5-7 days at room temperature.