I like Crystal and Louisiana the best because they aren’t just hot, but have a nice flavor to them. Tabasco is when you want some heat to your food.[/quote]
What about Ortego’s…It’s an La. brand, got a pic of old man Ortego on it w/ his straw hat.Thats a good one, you can find in state BigRagoo.
Personally I get a cpl gallons of my uncle’s home made back every yr. Takes over a yr to make w/ letting the peppers set an soak.
I don’t know why people make a big deal about heat. I’ve tried plenty of tough-guy bs wing-sauces, and they’re largely heat without flavor. There’s a point where it’s no longer about flavor enhancement.
[quote]DrVonNostrand wrote:
I don’t know why people make a big deal about heat. I’ve tried plenty of tough-guy bs wing-sauces, and they’re largely heat without flavor. There’s a point where it’s no longer about flavor enhancement.[/quote]
Hey now that’s a thought. There are some Indian spices that I could try too. Hmmm…
Franks
Texas Pete
Crystal #1 of all time Cholula!!
Tabasco isn’t really hot sauce IMO It’s really just heat. Granted if thats all I have I will use it but not without bithcing first! It does do something magical to MRE’s tho lol.
[quote]1fastford wrote:
Franks
Texas Pete
Crystal #1 of all time Cholula!!
Tabasco isn’t really hot sauce IMO It’s really just heat. Granted if thats all I have I will use it but not without bithcing first! It does do something magical to MRE’s tho lol.[/quote]
Correct. Tabasco doesn’t have much flavor other than the essence of pepper heat. If you like the heat of tabasco, but like the flavor of another, put a couple dashes of tabasco and a couple dashes of your fav sauce.
Hot sauce is most definitely a staple in this italian cajun’s house.
[quote]DrVonNostrand wrote:
I don’t know why people make a big deal about heat. I’ve tried plenty of tough-guy bs wing-sauces, and they’re largely heat without flavor. There’s a point where it’s no longer about flavor enhancement.[/quote]
[quote]Zap Branigan wrote:
DrVonNostrand wrote:
I don’t know why people make a big deal about heat. I’ve tried plenty of tough-guy bs wing-sauces, and they’re largely heat without flavor. There’s a point where it’s no longer about flavor enhancement.
If you ain’t sweatin’ you ain’t eatin’.[/quote]
I agree, but I like my hot sauce to have flavor (vinegar isn’t a good flavor). Because of this, I grow my own chilly peppers, dry them, and then add the powder to my sauce of choice or just make my own. Chitepins are really good for this.
Franks is the best in my opinion , Not to hot , plenty of flavor . If you wanna " kick it up a notch " Go to a gourmet food store . They usually have underground HOT ,HOT sauces that will burn your balls off . None for me thanks !!!
Can’t go wrong with Frank’s, Crystal or Sriracha, but give Sylvia’s a try too. Great flavor. That woman knows her food. Her kidney beans are instrumental in my chili recipe.