The Golden Ratio: Visual Step-by-Step Guide on How to Make Buffalo Sauce
By Robert Thorne
Can I use margarine or plant-based butter instead of dairy butter?
Plant-based butter alternatives with high water contents frequently separate under heat. Look for plant-based butter blocks that contain at least 78% vegetable fat and utilize sunflower lecithin or pea protein as emulsifiers. Margarines packaged in tubs contain too much water and will thin the sauce.
How do I fix a buffalo sauce that has broken into clear oil?
Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Whisk in 1 teaspoon of warm water or an extra tablespoon of cold hot sauce. The rapid addition of room-temperature moisture, combined with firm whisking, restores the emulsion by re-suspending the butterfat.
How long can homemade buffalo sauce be stored in the refrigerator?
The sauce keeps in an airtight glass container for up to 14 days under refrigeration. The butter will solidify into a firm paste as it cools. Reheat the sauce slowly over very low heat or in a double boiler, whisking continuously to bring the emulsion back together without boiling.
Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.
