If you’ve ever been out west, Tapatio Hot Sauce sits on every table in California. It has that kick that won’t knock you down and a punch of flavor that makes any dish simply better. So, why is this sauce so popular? How does its …
Lingham’s Hot Sauce is more of a spicy-sweet Thai chili sauce than a typical hot sauce, but I am IN LOVE WITH IT! This is exactly as it reads on the bottle, a multi-use condiment. I have made my own (now amazing!) ketchup with this, …
Tia Lupita is a family-owned company with a rich Mexican back story, and their original hot sauce tastes like it comes from the heart: pure homemade, made with a lot of passion for the ingredients. There’s a rich flavor of sweet red jalapenos, mixed with …
“HOT DAMN!” was not the words that came out of my mouth. What came out, after trying a toothpick drop amount of this sauce, was something much more inappropriate, which I cannot write in this review. I then ran for the milk and needed to …
Cajun Chef may not have the notoriety of some of the bigger name Cajun brands, but it sure does check the box for authenticity. Its Louisiana hot sauce is made in the heart of Cajun country from a time-tested family recipe (handed down 80+ years) …
Holy Honey Badger. This honey mustard hot sauce carries a serious kick. And it’s not a complete surprise as Torchbearer Honey Badger Hot Sauce uses a pair of super-hot peppers among its ingredients. It’s real hot, but is there enough honey mustard flavor here to …
Love hot sauces that look as unique as they taste? Get to know Purple Haze Hot Sauce. This is one “psychedelic hot sauce”, with a bold name, bold flavor, and even bolder color. But how well-balanced is its heat? And do the unique ingredients (like …
Seed Ranch Umami Reserve doesn’t pull punches about what it’s all about. This is a bold hot sauce that leans heavily into umami flavor, mixed with smoky sting. There’s a lot going on in this hot sauce, but does its heat balance out well with …
You may not immediately think of hot sauce when you think of bourbon, but Kentuxican Bourbon Hot Sauce may change all that. It’s unlike any other hot sauce that I’ve tried: bourbon-y sweet, smoky, and tangy. So it’s flavorful and unique, but how does its …
Like a little citrusy tang in your sauce? Muso From Japan’s Hot Yuzu Sauce delivers there in spades. It’s got that lemony tartness that’s totally fresh and zingy, but does that “zing” include a well-balanced chili pepper bite as well? And how usable is it …