Step 1

Melt the butter in a large saucepan and whisk in the cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Cook and stir for 1 minute until all the ingredients are combined.

Step 3

Pour over your favorite fried chicken recipe or use to coat grilled shrimp, steamed veggies or more.

Step 4

Store leftover hot sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Step 5

To use leftovers, reheat in the microwave until liquid. (Chilled Hot Sauce will solidify.)