Tara Erickson 
Dawson’s Original Hot Sauce is pretty sneaky. The heat doesn’t get you on first bite. But a few swallows in and WHAM. That habanero heat sneaks up on you and it’s legit. So it packs a surprising punch. But does the sauce’s overall flavor balance it …
Do you love vinegar-forward hot sauces with lots of flavor and a mild heat that you can go ham on all day? Welp, you have a BFF (in hot sauce form) in Trappey’s Louisiana Hot Sauce. Trappy’s is a mild sauce that provides tons of …
“Get back Reaper!”, I screamed, “You’re freakin’ dangerous!” Seriously, Aka Miso Ghost-Reaper by Bravado Spice Company is really hot, particularly for a sauce with no chili pepper extracts. No, this is the real McCoy here — fresh ghost peppers and Carolina Reapers punching hard. But …
Gringo Bandito Original Hot Sauce has always been a go-to for me. It’s a thin, yet creamy red sauce, perfect for Mexican food, and always served with a side of song in my house. “Say what?!”, you say? Well, you need to play some Offspring …
Okay, so no one drinks hot sauces (at least among those I know), but Tabañero will make you want to. This isn’t a fiery hot sauce that will burn your taste buds off. No, it’s a mellow hot sauce that can be enjoyed because of …
Mendez Hot Sauce has a mix of Malagueta peppers and vinegar tang that will leave you wondering, “How can I fit this into my pocket to take with me everywhere?” This popular Brazilian hot sauce is a unique flavor experience, with a mild-medium kick of …
There’s a reason they sell Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce by the gallon. It’s tangy and mild, and you can put this bad boy on everything! Everyone from your grandma to your kids can try this and will be happy with the added flavor it brings. …
What a name for an Italian hot sauce. Made in Parma, Italy, Casa Firelli Hot Sauce brings some Mediterranean fire to authentic Italian flavors. Balsamic vinegar and a mix of roasted red peppers and Calabrian chilies star, and the flavors are pretty special. But how …
Secret Aardvark’s Habanero Hot Sauce is the most unique and addictive hot sauce I have tried in a while. It’s a classic tomato-based sauce with a slightly chunky consistency, which may surprise you because it comes in a squeeze bottle. This was a smart move …
Carrots and habaneros are always a surprisingly tasty pairing: earthy-sweet and fiery. And that’s what’s behind Marie Sharp’s Habanero Pepper Sauce. It’s chock full of flavor, but how well is its heat balanced? And are carrot-based hot sauces like this as usable as other more …