Hot Sauce Kit FAQs

You’ll get a variety of dried peppers depending on the kit, vinegar, seasoning blend, 3 bottles, gloves, funnel, measuring cup, and a recipe book. Just add a tomato and your creativity!

All the specialty items are included. You’ll just need basic kitchen tools like a pot and a blender. You’ll also need a few fresh ingredients like a tomato.

Absolutely! Our kit was made for first-timers. The step-by-step recipe guide walks you through everything with zero stress. You’ll be bottling your own sauce in no time!

Each pepper pack makes about 3 bottles of hot sauce. Depending on the kit you choose, you’ll receive 3 to 5 pepper packs — enough to make up to 15 bottles total. Each bottle is 5 oz — perfect for keeping one, gifting one, and bragging about the rest.

Once the peppers and other ingredients are softened and blended into a smooth texture, you're good to go. Most sauces simmer for about 10–15 minutes before blending.

Totally optional. Straining gives you a silky-smooth finish, but some people love the thick, rustic texture unfiltered. Try both and find your style!

Yes! We encourage it. The recipe guide is a jumping-off point — feel free to add fruit (like mango or pineapple), garlic, honey, or even booze. It’s your sauce, your rules.

You’re the boss of the burn. Use less of the spicier peppers (Ghost, Reaper) for a mild sauce, or lean into them if you’re feeling brave. Want even more heat? Add them all in.

To thicken: simmer a little longer or reduce the vinegar. To thin it out: just add more vinegar or water a bit at a time until you reach the perfect pour.

Totally normal. Peppers naturally darken as they cook, and the final color depends on your pepper blend. It may be red, orange, brown, or even deep black — all delicious.

Yes! Some of these peppers (looking at you, Reaper) are super potent. Always wear gloves while handling them — and definitely don’t touch your eyes afterward!

Rinse the area with cold water and dish soap. Then use milk or yogurt to help cool the burn. Avoid rubbing or using hot water — it can make it worse!

Yes — sterilizing your bottles before filling is recommended for food safety. We advise following official sterilization guidelines. The National Center for Home Food Preservation provides detailed instructions here:

👉 Sterilization of Empty Jars

Disclaimer: Kitsy Box provides this link for informational purposes only. Please follow safety protocols and use your best judgment when handling food.

Yes — that’s the peppers doing their magic. Cook with a window open or fan on for better airflow. It’s part of the adventure!

Hot sauce made with vinegar can last 6–12 months unopened and stored in the fridge. Use within 3–6 months for best flavor.

Yes! Blank labels are included so you can name your sauces however you like. Marker-friendly and ready for puns.

Absolutely. Just wash them thoroughly and sterilize again before refilling. DIY never ends.

Add more vinegar, tomatoes, or even fruit (like mango or pineapple) to mellow it out. You can also blend in another batch of mild ingredients to balance it.

Yep — simmer it longer to reduce the liquid, or add cooked veggies like carrot, sweet potato, or even a bit of xanthan gum if you’re fancy.

Stir in small amounts of water or vinegar until it flows the way you like. Easy fix.

Wash your hands with dish soap (not just water), and rub with dairy like yogurt or sour cream. It’ll help cut the burn. Avoid touching your face!

If it tastes bitter or smoky, try blending in sweetness (like fruit or honey) to mask it. Or lean into the "charred flavor".