Instructions

• In a small bowl, stir 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 tablespoon white vinegar until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and you have a smooth paste with no lumps.
• Place a small saucepan on the stove and add 1 cup hot sauce, 1/2 cup butter, the cornstarch–vinegar paste, 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
• Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly so the butter melts and the ingredients combine.
• When the sauce reaches a gentle simmer (small bubbles around the edge), continue stirring and cook for about 30–60 seconds to activate the cornstarch and thicken the sauce slightly.
• Remove the pan from the heat and whisk vigorously until the sauce is smooth and fully combined. Alternatively, use a hand blender to emulsify the sauce until smooth.
• Let the sauce cool slightly before using. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.