Tara Erickson 
If you know your monkeys (and who doesn’t, I say), you may have gathered Howler Monkey Hot Sauce is a Panamanian-style sauce. Howler monkeys being the tell here for those in the primate know — a species native to Central America. But enough Nat Geo …
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 …
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. …
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 …
If you’re looking for a family-friendly hot sauce, or simply a sauce with a very mild heat for an introduction to hot sauces and spicy food, Franks RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce is certainly a great place to start. It’s very mild — no more …
Want a sauce that surprises just as much on the table as it does on your meal? Texas Pete Pepper Sauce is just that. With its hole green tabasco peppers filling the bottle and simple vinegar-forward approach, this is one memorable pepper sauce. How does …