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Best Hot Sauce? (1 Viewer)
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msommer
Footballguy
My version as follows:
Find the hottest mix of chili powder/chili flakes you can find. I found some thai stuff that really burns. I can barely use it in normal dishes.
mix 1 to 1 with concentrated tomato paste,Add salt, pepper, ground cumin to taste (some add crushed garlic, ras al-hanout, other spices, I keep it simple)
Add a couple of tsp of water, mix (this unlocks the hotness).
Add vegetable oil, mix again until it has the right consistency. Then cover with oil so everything i submerged.
I generally store mine in the fridge so I usually use a decent rapeseed oil so it doesn't congeal like olive oil does, i've also mixed 50/50 but not enough taste difference to matter to me.
The reason I store in the fridge is I've had fungal growth in the jar after a couple of weeks, generally on the side of the jar as the oil level drops. This doesn't happen in the fridge.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Every time this thread get bumped, I think "Today's the day somebody says "I tried that sriracha you recommended, and you were right. It's awesome.""
That day never comes.
That day never comes.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Most mustards don't have to be refrigerated either.
Based on this thread I got some Cholula. Wow it's good. Great stuff. Gonna try some sriracha soon.
mquinnjr
Footballguy
I tried that sriracha you recommended, and you were right. It's awesome.Every time this thread get bumped, I think "Today's the day somebody says "I tried that sriracha you recommended, and you were right. It's awesome.""
That day never comes.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Yup, it's a staple in our house. Love it.I tried that sriracha you recommended, and you were right. It's awesome.Every time this thread get bumped, I think "Today's the day somebody says "I tried that sriracha you recommended, and you were right. It's awesome.""
That day never comes.
I still think people are missing the boat on this one....
Ditka Butkus
Footballguy
I'll give Crystal a shout out........our go to hot sauce.
Koya
Footballguy
msommer
Footballguy
Koya
Footballguy
msommer
Footballguy
Never had it but here I gave you my secret harissa recipe and then you like crystal :(Whatcha got against the Crystal ?
Koya
Footballguy
It's hardly mutually exclusive!Never had it but here I gave you my secret harissa recipe and then you like crystal :(Whatcha got against the Crystal ?
Did I mention I'm lazy? lol.
I usually have something like 8-10 different sauces at home at any one time anyway. Horses for courses.
snitwitch
Footballguy
the makers of the most well known brand of sriracha have another product that's very very good.
Sambal oelek: http://www.huyfong.com/no_frames/oelek.htm
While it's malaysian / indoensian in origin (I think), I'll use this in place of harissa on middle eastern type foods. It;s also just a good arrow to have in your hot sauce quiver.
Sambal oelek: http://www.huyfong.com/no_frames/oelek.htm
While it's malaysian / indoensian in origin (I think), I'll use this in place of harissa on middle eastern type foods. It;s also just a good arrow to have in your hot sauce quiver.
Koya
Footballguy
I believe we've covered this in the thread, but I'm hardly against multiple ringing endorsements for great hot sauce.
I love this stuff, more than siracha in fact. IIRC (meaning I'm thinking of the right product), it has more of a garlic twang along with the heat, correct?
Koya
Footballguy
Ok, It's NOT garlic... but I know i've had this and liked it. Curious which I am thinking of. Need to check out what I have at home.
NREC34
Footballguy
So I made a run to Jungle Jim's in Fairfield Ohio yesterday with a big list of sauces to try to find. A lot of them aided by reading through this thread. I picked up some Sriracha, 2 types of Marie Sharp's, Cholula,Dirty ****'s,Slap Ya Mama and Slap Your Mama.
Dumb mistake I made. I wanted just Slap Your Mama from recommendation someone here had made but apparently after I threw it on the cart I forgot I had it, checked my list and read it wrong and got the apparent cheap name knock off too. Kind of reminds me of that Eddie Murphy political movie where he won because of using a similar name of the guy who had been in there.
So far I've tried the milder Marie Sharp's, Sriracha and Slap Your Mama (it's actually not bad too). I will be putting hot sauce on stuff for a long time now.
Dumb mistake I made. I wanted just Slap Your Mama from recommendation someone here had made but apparently after I threw it on the cart I forgot I had it, checked my list and read it wrong and got the apparent cheap name knock off too. Kind of reminds me of that Eddie Murphy political movie where he won because of using a similar name of the guy who had been in there.
So far I've tried the milder Marie Sharp's, Sriracha and Slap Your Mama (it's actually not bad too). I will be putting hot sauce on stuff for a long time now.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Siracha is a gift from above. Although don't sleep on Aardvark if you can find it.
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
If you like sambol then keep chili oil around as well. Its like the stuff you get at the restaurants. Smoky flavor due to the fried chilies. My favorite.
ETA: make sure to get the kind with plenty of the chili pieces in the bottom.
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beer 30
Footballguy
For you officiando's I must rep the local guy. Puckerbutt's in Ft. Mill, SC home to the Reaper, the hottest pepper in the world according to Guinness. Having had some of this I can attest to the description below. Sweet flavor to start and then the heat begins and continues to increase. It's not like any sauce I've had before where it sneak up on you like that. It lights a fire in your belly that will last for a good hour or two depending on how much you ingest. Very god sauce but to be used in moderation.
Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper® is a super hot pepper developed by Founder, President, Mad-Scientist & Chef Smokin' Ed Currie in his Rock Hill, South Carolina greenhouse. Measuring over 1.5 million on the Scoville Scale, Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper® was awarded the Guinness World Record November 2013.
The flavor of Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper® is sweet with heat building slowly at first, followed by a tidal wave of scorching fire that grips you from head to toe. Eyes glaze. Brows perspire. Arms flail.
Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper® is a super hot pepper developed by Founder, President, Mad-Scientist & Chef Smokin' Ed Currie in his Rock Hill, South Carolina greenhouse. Measuring over 1.5 million on the Scoville Scale, Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper® was awarded the Guinness World Record November 2013.
The flavor of Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper® is sweet with heat building slowly at first, followed by a tidal wave of scorching fire that grips you from head to toe. Eyes glaze. Brows perspire. Arms flail.
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
PSA: Franks Slammin Siracha is terrible. If you are sending someone to the store for siracha, make sure to tell them to get either the Rooster or Texas Pete. This Franks stuff doesn't even deserve to be called siracha. 
Treynwreck3
Footballguy
El Yucateca. Of course it is probably too hot for many.
Koya
Footballguy
Jules Winnfield
Footballguy
We took Reaper, Ghost, and Trinidad Scorpion peppers and made a salsa with a combo of all three of them. Ouch
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I think I've found a new favorite "everyday" hot sauce.....Louisiana Gold.
Not to be confused with basic "Louisiana" brand hot sauce, which is, imo, the absolute worst of the everyday hot sauces. Absolutely worthless, that stuff. But the Gold, however, is a real treat.
It's like a near perfect blend of Tabasco, a little heat and one of run of the mill Louisiana-style sauces that are never quite hot enough (Pete, Crystal). Excellent stuff.
I've also really come to appreciate Crystal as the absolute best of the basic Louisiana-style sauces. It's a a fine line, but it's got just a tad more oomph than Pete, Franks, and of course, that terrible Louisiana brand.
Not to be confused with basic "Louisiana" brand hot sauce, which is, imo, the absolute worst of the everyday hot sauces. Absolutely worthless, that stuff. But the Gold, however, is a real treat.
It's like a near perfect blend of Tabasco, a little heat and one of run of the mill Louisiana-style sauces that are never quite hot enough (Pete, Crystal). Excellent stuff.
I've also really come to appreciate Crystal as the absolute best of the basic Louisiana-style sauces. It's a a fine line, but it's got just a tad more oomph than Pete, Franks, and of course, that terrible Louisiana brand.
Treynwreck3
Footballguy
We use Crystal more as a flavor enhancer than for the heat. It's not really hot enough to make a difference, but I love the flavor it imparts in many foods.
beer 30
Footballguy
ditka85
Footballguy
I thought roasted red pepper was the main ingredient, not tomato paste.My version as follows:
Find the hottest mix of chili powder/chili flakes you can find. I found some thai stuff that really burns. I can barely use it in normal dishes.
mix 1 to 1 with concentrated tomato paste,Add salt, pepper, ground cumin to taste (some add crushed garlic, ras al-hanout, other spices, I keep it simple)
Add a couple of tsp of water, mix (this unlocks the hotness).
Add vegetable oil, mix again until it has the right consistency. Then cover with oil so everything i submerged.
I generally store mine in the fridge so I usually use a decent rapeseed oil so it doesn't congeal like olive oil does, i've also mixed 50/50 but not enough taste difference to matter to me.
The reason I store in the fridge is I've had fungal growth in the jar after a couple of weeks, generally on the side of the jar as the oil level drops. This doesn't happen in the fridge.
Looks like I'll have to make your version and report back.
tommyboy
Footballguy
you are absolutely 100% spot on, that #### is delicious.Yup, it's a staple in our house. Love it.I tried that sriracha you recommended, and you were right. It's awesome.Every time this thread get bumped, I think "Today's the day somebody says "I tried that sriracha you recommended, and you were right. It's awesome.""
That day never comes.
I still think people are missing the boat on this one....
If you like the taste of Taco Bell hot sauce, this is in a can, they've been making this stuff for 100 years: http://www.mexproducts.com/Picture/19059
stuff is awesome, and cheap.
msommer
Footballguy
Given my new location I have had to go outside my comfort zone for hot sauces.
My new go-to sauces are essentially blended chilies with a little water and salt
This one is for every day use
http://nativo.ecrater.com/p/15279173/aji-panca-paste-dark-red
and the rocoto one is for when i need a little extra kick.
Excellent as a dip for hot wings by the way
And ditka85 - I'll try the version with roasted peppers soon, the concentrated tomato paste is not that great here in Lima
My new go-to sauces are essentially blended chilies with a little water and salt
This one is for every day use
http://nativo.ecrater.com/p/15279173/aji-panca-paste-dark-red
and the rocoto one is for when i need a little extra kick.
Excellent as a dip for hot wings by the way
And ditka85 - I'll try the version with roasted peppers soon, the concentrated tomato paste is not that great here in Lima
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Man, Chinese places have the worst hot-sauce. Yi Pin Hot Sauce packets are :X
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
After doing some reading through here, checked out Crystal just now, why is it so expensive?
$27 for a bottle of hot sauce, now I'm intrigued.
ETA:
http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Hot-Sauce-Louisianas-Pure/dp/B00CQY7A7E
Amazon has 3 for $13
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Crystal-Hot-Sauce/10535235
Walmart has 1 for $27, wtf?
$27 for a bottle of hot sauce, now I'm intrigued.
ETA:
http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Hot-Sauce-Louisianas-Pure/dp/B00CQY7A7E
Amazon has 3 for $13
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Crystal-Hot-Sauce/10535235
Walmart has 1 for $27, wtf?
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JoeSteeler
Footballguy
I use Red Devil as my everyday sauce. I buy it in the 32oz bottles at a local chain here ($1.99!) and fill a plastic squeeze bottle I have at home. https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=995&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=red+devil+hot+sauce+&oq=red+devil+hot+sauce+&gs_l=img.3..0i30j0i24l8.4081.4081.0.4404.1.1.0.0.0.0.98.98.1.1.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.1.97.0mYnJOQsPHA#imgrc=AsEP1l7LtTTn6M%3A
Love this sauce as my "once in a while" brand http://peppers.com/?wpsc-product=charlies-hard-times-hot-sauce-5-oz
Love this sauce as my "once in a while" brand http://peppers.com/?wpsc-product=charlies-hard-times-hot-sauce-5-oz
Chadstroma
Footballguy
A good buddy of mine is in the process of launching a Jalapeno sauce. It is not really a hot sauce though you can use it like one, or a salsa or a condiment, etc. It really is very flexible in what you can use it with. Mexican food obviously rocks but I have had it on sandwhiches, dipping chips, eggs for breakfast and just right on some chicken breasts. It is pretty awesome. I went through two jars of it that he gave me in under two weeks. Once it is actually available that will easily be my go to sauce. Until he gets that selling....
I have a bunch of different hot sauces that I use. Cholula. Tapatio. Tabasco. Sriracha. El Yucatero. Valentina. and a few others that I can't think of the names.
I found this one a couple of months back and have enjoyed it. Has a different and distinct flavor from most stuff I have tried:
http://www.amazon.com/BLiS-Blast-Pepper-Sauce-Pack/dp/B00KGQ6JVW
I have a bunch of different hot sauces that I use. Cholula. Tapatio. Tabasco. Sriracha. El Yucatero. Valentina. and a few others that I can't think of the names.
I found this one a couple of months back and have enjoyed it. Has a different and distinct flavor from most stuff I have tried:
http://www.amazon.com/BLiS-Blast-Pepper-Sauce-Pack/dp/B00KGQ6JVW
Chadstroma
Footballguy
IC FBGCav
Footballguy
Do you carry it with you like HRC?Pretty much the only thing I like on it are my breakfast eggs.
Ignoramus
Footballguy
Chadstroma
Footballguy
She is something. And it is hilarious what she thinks will endear herself to certain groups of people. Our choices this year makes my stomach turn.If I were to carry something it would be better than tabasco. I think I only get it because it was like the first 'hot sauce' I ever used on an ongoing basis. More than likely a force of habit now to use it with my eggs. If I am out getting breakfast- they usually have that or the Louisana brand to use. Once my buddy gets his stuff selling, I will prob use that for my breakfast eggs at home.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
I think there are a number of sellers on Amazon who will put stuff up on Amazon and inflate the prices for the people who think "Amazon sells it cheaper than what I can get in the store" and just sign on and search for it and buy it.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
I don't really buy food items on Amazon though I did give the pantry a try (was not impressed). I did look for some popcorn and the prices on some were just crazy. I mean, like triple the price of what I get at the local store. And not some hard to find exotic stuff but the freaking national brand stuff.
I pretty much always price check though. A lot of times even on stuff they are giving a small discount on- the 'retail' price is jacked up so the Amazon discount looks even bigger. I have to wonder how many people fall for this kind of stuff.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
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Chadstroma
Footballguy
pollardsvision
Footballguy
It's about 2 bucks at the local Food Lion. I haven't found many things that don't make sense to buy on amazon, but hot sauce is at the top of the list. The prices are insane. Just dropped $90 on an order of Louisiana Gold over at Cajun Grocer, and it would've been far more expensive on amazon.
Love Crystal. It's become our house sauce of sorts at the restaurant. Not really, as Texas Pete always will be (we keep it in big 16 oz squeeze bottles), but I've converted a lot over to Crystal. Crystal's my clear favorite of the "nearly zero heat" class of hot sauces (Pete, Crystal, regular Louisiana, Frank's).
Also, I think you just have the wrong link for Wal-Mart. It's really $27 for the 12-pack of the big 12 oz bottles.
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pollardsvision
Footballguy
While it's not my favorite hot sauce, I have a ton of respect for the product Tabasco puts out (and do really like it too).
The taste is very unique. Every other major brand of hot sauce has been copied with moderate success. TP/Crystal/Louisiana are all pretty similar. Replace one with the other and you don't lose much. Sriracha has plenty of decent imitations. And that's really true of damn near any food/drink category. The industry leader gets copied with decent success.
But not Tabasco. Nothing tastes like Tabasco. Incredible feat for an industry leader.
Also, people point the vinegar being the first ingredient like it's a bad thing. It's all the more impressive that vinegar is the first ingredient, yet it's so much hotter than all the other "Louisiana style" hot sauces that list chiles as the top ingredient. Must be something with the aging, but I have no idea how they pull that off. The rest of the industry hasn't either.
When I want that sharp vinegar bite with good heat, it's gotta be Tabasco (usually, I get that craving the most with eggs). Louisiana Gold is the closest I've seen, but it's a different animal (like it more overall than Tabasco).
