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Buffalo Wing Sauce, and where to source it

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Whisk cold butter into warm hot sauce over low heat and never let it boil. Boiling splits the butter into oil and solids and the sauce goes thin; kept gentle, it stays velvety and thick enough to cling.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook5 min
Makes1 cup
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
Gluten-free
Contains  dairy · fish
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 cup
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Cayenne hot sauce
A vinegar-and-cayenne sauce is the true base. A small-batch hot sauce shines.
2/3 cuprecommended
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Butter
Cold, cubed, and whisked in to emulsify and mellow the vinegar. A good butter is essential.
1/2 cuprecommended
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Worcestershire
A little for savory depth. An anchovy-based Worcestershire adds more.
1/2 tsprecommended
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Garlic powder
Blends in clean without raw-garlic chunks.
1/4 tsprecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. Warm the sauceWarm the hot sauce in a small pan over low heat.
  2. Add depthStir in the Worcestershire and garlic powder.
  3. EmulsifyWhisk in the cold butter a cube at a time until glossy and thick.
  4. Use warmTake it off the heat as soon as it turns opaque and use it right away.
The Toolkit

Saucepan · Whisk · Measuring cup

Straight Answers
Can you freeze Buffalo Wing Sauce? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Buffalo Wing Sauce ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it keeps in the fridge for several days; stir or shake it before serving.

Is Buffalo Wing Sauce gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Buffalo Wing Sauce vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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