Recommend me a hot sauce

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Or you can put the entire can in the blender and use the thick “sauce” that results.
I actually do that when making the beans for red beans and rice. It gives them a nice smoky flavor.

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I really like El Yucateco Habanero Sauce.

The Mexican places out here usually have it in green and red on the table along with Tapatio.

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Yep, I know in the house I currently have all of the follwing:

Cholula regular
Cholula lime
Louisiana Crystal
Frank’s
Sriracha
Melinda’s Scotch Bonnet
I have random Chipotle one that is organic and I grabbed it at Whole Foods, forgot the name.

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“Inner Beauty” (made by Chris Schlesinger) is still the best tasting hot sauce I’ve ever had- It is no longer made, but here is the easy recipe.
http://cooking.netrelief.com/recipes/home_style_inner_beauty_hot_sauce_recipe.shtml
This came from a recipe book printed in the 80’s so the statements about hottest sauce / peppers are no longer true

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Lots of ones I like mentioned already, but my favorite is probably Marie Sharp’s. I have dozens of hot sauces on hand at any given time, ranging from mild to insanely hot. I also like some of the Blair’s Death Sauces, but not all of them.

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Thanks guys, this was helpful. I also discovered that Frank’s makes an extra-hot version of their regular sauce. Anyone ever try that?

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Yes, I like it quite a bit, and it is noticeably hotter.

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I find Franks too mild as well, didn’t know they had a hot version, will look for it. Another couple to try is the “Original” Louisiana Hot Sauce and my favorite, Texas Pete. Both are along the same line as Franks.

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A few to choose from:




Of course if it is heat you want, I don’t think you can do better than this. It ships with latex gloves and a face mask, and you have to be 18 to purchase it. Honestly, it’d be a good thing to have on hand if you wanted to heat up a big pot of chili without adding a vinegar-based sauce. A little dab’ll do ya.

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Or I can empty my can of bear spray on to my food. [snort.gif]

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I will say that I am not a fan of habanero sauces - I find the flavors to be rather unappealing. I do want a decent taste to hit my tongue…just before it catches on fire.

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I’m a huge fan of Tapatio. It’s not that easy to find in NH so I stock up when I get it. I often buy 10 at a time and give them away when someone mentions they like it.

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I like this sometimes not necessarily for the heat but the depth of flavor
http://jardinefoods.elsstore.com/view/product/?id=13920&cid=3336

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Tapatio Please!

Made in California and available for purchase online. $20 for 24 5 oz bottles? What is there not to love?

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Never been a fan. It seems to be the sauce most of the Mexican people around here use, but to me it is just salt/hot/vinegar and not much else.

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Well, I see your point. What would Mexicans know about Mexican hot sauce? newhere

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Cholula is nice - I like it on eggs - great somewhat “mild” hot sauce.
Sriracha - always reminds me a little of harissa - if something like potatoes need a kick, that’s my choice.
Texas Pete - this was what I always put in hash at BBQ joints! Another mild sauce.

I’ve never been a huge Tabasco fan - it always seemed more about the heat than the taste - though I like the green and the reserves made for fun stocking stuffers.

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not cheap as far as typical hot sauces go, but its also a large bottle… has tons of flavor and heat, IMO… lots of different varieties as well:

http://www.mikeanddianes.com/engine/cart/details.aspx?id=1

http://www.mikeanddianes.com/products.html?cat=1