Favorite Hot Sauce

[nivek3 83]

I am not a big into over-powering heat or spice just for the sake of it, but I do enjoy a little hot sauce added here and there. Especially to say a burrito, beans, chili, cabbage, or jambalaya. My go to sauce has always been Tabasco or Huy Fong Sriracha, but a few years back on a visit to Portland I noticed a lot of the places I was eating at had a sauce on the table I had never heard of. It is now my favorite hot sauce, Secret Aardvark or as they called it "Aardvark Sauce". If you have never tried it I highly recommend it. It is a habanero sauce and has some heat, but it is not overpowering. And damn is it good. So with that I am interested in any suggestions on any other hot sauces or spices my brothers think are worthy for the kitchen.

And not that I condone alcohol or drug use, but if you happen to have consumed either prior and listening to the Rolling Stones "She's A Rainbow" while trying Aardvark Sauce for the first time, I can personally guarantee you will be hooked. (Yes it has to be this specific song, it just works.)  

[Celery Man 20929]

Do they sell that stuff here?

 

Sri racha of course. I usually keep some Frank’s Red Hot or Texas Pete, and Cholula or Valentina. Lately I’ve been using the Yellowbird Blue Agave Sri Racha (available at nicer HEBs - yes Brodie maybe no Slaughter), all of those are good.

 

 

There’s another local Sri Racha with a rattlesnake or diamondback on the bottle and I don’t like it. Way too ketchupy.

 

[UnivTex34 1763]

Ok, a buddy told me to buy some also, so just ordered some.

 

my current fav is Marie Sharps. Habanero sauce from Belize. Got hooked while we were there. They have a XXX that I make a wing sauce from. BOMB

[elfenix 34221]

my (fancy) HEB stopped carrying don lupe and now carry del primo.  i think it's the same stuff with a different brand name on it.  same bottle and the thermometer indicated spice level is there.  the price increased 50% (still only $1.50). still carry don lupe jalapenos. 

[CooterBrown 18001]

hard to find, spicy AF. No other bottled sauce comes close. 

[dcbc 14464]

Friend of mine's little brother started this company.  Don't know if it's any good, but if he otherwise told me some hot sauce was good, I'd take his word for it.

http://www.cincosauce.com/

Edited April 7, 2018 by dcbc

[Llano Estacado 1257]

my current fav is Marie Sharps. Habanero sauce from Belize.

2nded. It always gets brought up in these threads after people come back from vacation or fishing trips. The green habanero and fiery red are always in my kitchen along with Crystal and usually Chipotle Tabasco, my uncle also makes dried pepper flakes every year which is a go to for pizza and Mexican food.

Been making my way through el yucateco colors after having it in S Texas a few years back, not sure which one is my favorite at the moment.

[William_Cannon 86]

Chipotle Tabasco is my everyday..
Taco Deli Dona something or another is a household fave...
Torchies Diablo is staple ingredient to some of my creations, such as Parmesan Habanero Ranch salad dressing...

[workswithseed 2086]

Ardvark is pretty good, but I like Marie Sharp's a bit more.

 

[Surly Bevo 24908]

Crystal and Valentina are the staples, everything else is just experimenting

[SmokeyTheBear 5562]

[AngryBevo 20]

cholula

[elfenix 34221]

1 hour ago, William_Cannon said:

Torchies Diablo is staple ingredient to some of my creations, such as  Parmesan Habanero Ranch salad dressing...

 

i need this in my life

[thunderlounge 7812]

[longhorndude 146]

My favorite. Has a nice kick and I can finally get it on Amazon instead of stocking up every trip thru Cancun.

[TWHOOKEM 10]

Marie Sharps Belizean Heat. Love it. 

 

[Celery Man 20929]

Ordering some of this Marie Sharps stuff. Intrigued.

[rage-a-holic 4369]

2 hours ago, longhorndude said:

My favorite. Has a nice kick and I can finally get it on Amazon instead of stocking up every trip thru Cancun.

My favorite too, but I dig the negra. At $7 a bottle on amazon, I'll be bringing another bagful back from Mexico. They're about $1 a bottle at Chedraui.

 

 

 

[South Austin 52431]

[Hook1997 5351]

This Scotch Bonnet pepper sauce is the best! They are like a habanero but more citrusy, its a must try.

Edited April 7, 2018 by Hook1997

[nivek3 83]

Alright so it looks like there is quit a few that likes the Marie Sharp's. On their website they show 13 different flavors. What's the best one, the Smokin’ Marie (Special Edition)? The Smoked Habanero (Special Edition) sounds awesome. I may have to get a bottle of the Chimay and try it out as well. 

[Coyote 269]

Do they sell that stuff here?
 
Sri racha of course. I usually keep some Frank’s Red Hot or Texas Pete, and Cholula or Valentina. Lately I’ve been using the Yellowbird Blue Agave Sri Racha (available at nicer HEBs - yes Brodie maybe no Slaughter), all of those are good.
 

 
There’s another local Sri Racha with a rattlesnake or diamondback on the bottle and I don’t like it. Way too ketchupy.
 

Their habanero one is fantastic. Smothered some eggs in it this morning.

[BigDHornfan 6545]

So good on scrambled eggs

[CooterBrown 18001]

1 hour ago, nivek3 said:

Alright so it looks like there is quit a few that likes the Marie Sharp's. On their website they show 13 different flavors. What's the best one, the Smokin’ Marie (Special Edition)? The Smoked Habanero (Special Edition) sounds awesome. I may have to get a bottle of the Chimay and try it out as well. 

Smokin’ Marie >>>> Special Edition Habanero. It’s hotter and smokier.  Seriously. Order the 3 pack from Amazon Prime. You will take one taste, and order another three bottles immediately. I have 4 in my pantry right now. 

Edited April 7, 2018 by CooterBrown

[midtown 3345]

Marie Sharps is bad ass.   I order it all the time and bring a lot back from Belize every time Ive gone.   I like the green as well. 

[Carl Spackler 3479]

21 hours ago, nivek3 said:

I am not a big into over-powering heat or spice just for the sake of it, but I do enjoy a little hot sauce added here and there. Especially to say a burrito, beans, chili, cabbage, or jambalaya. My go to sauce has always been Tabasco or Huy Fong Sriracha, but a few years back on a visit to Portland I noticed a lot of the places I was eating at had a sauce on the table I had never heard of. It is now my favorite hot sauce, Secret Aardvark or as they called it "Aardvark Sauce". If you have never tried it I highly recommend it. It is a habanero sauce and has some heat, but it is not overpowering. And damn is it good. So with that I am interested in any suggestions on any other hot sauces or spices my brothers think are worthy for the kitchen.

And not that I condone alcohol or drug use, but if you happen to have consumed either prior and listening to the Rolling Stones "She's A Rainbow" while trying Aardvark Sauce for the first time, I can personally guarantee you will be hooked. (Yes it has to be this specific song, it just works.)  

I just read about this stuff for the first time in today's LA Times, and then I click on this thread and there it is.  The guy who runs a restaurant in downtown LA's Grand Central Market was talking about how he's addicted to this stuff.  I'll have to try it.

[El Diablo 4232]

Louisiana Supreme Jalapeno Pepper Sauce. Mild heat with good jalapeno taste. 

 

Edited April 7, 2018 by El Diablo

[QuesoEspecial 255]

OG Cholula is my go to

[FartingMonk 3606]

i'm partial to sriracha but this garlic chilli paste the cocksauce people make is amazing

Edited April 7, 2018 by FartingMonk

[captained 57]

Growing up, Trappey’s Green Magic was on the table for every meal back when it was basically jalapeño, vinegar, etc. Then they changed the recipe, added a shit ton of very long laboratory words, then eventually quit selling it altogether around 2012 or so, IIRC.

Now, I’m a pretty guy and always keep Huy Phong Sriracha, Crystal, and Herdez Guacamole Salsa (not really hot sauce, but great on eggs). I also make a lot of my own hot sauce. 

[FartingMonk 3606]

https://www.target.com/p/huy-fong-chili-garlic-sauce-8-oz/-/A-13473416?sid=1396S&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BEssentials%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9027633&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2KHWBRC2ARIsAJD_r3e7IOwHAoaw2W8nGbrFdoZDrcZni8oquZUDvGEZbazM3ImhriFxo9oaAl9aEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

 

then you would love this.

[captained 57]

If that was directed at me, I keepbthat around and mix it in with a lot of sauces I make when cooking. Great stuff. 

[cactusflinthead 27598]

It hasn't been mentioned yet. It is decidedly hot. I like that. 

[nivek3 83]

13 hours ago, CooterBrown said:

Smokin’ Marie >>>> Special Edition Habanero. It’s hotter and smokier.  Seriously. Order the 3 pack from Amazon Prime. You will take one taste, and order another three bottles immediately. I have 4 in my pantry right now. 

Ok thanks Cooter. I just ordered Smokin’ Marie >>>> Special Edition Habanero & some Chimay as well. Should be interesting to see how they compare. I doubt I will stop using the Aardvark sauce, but hopefully I like one of these two as well. It's funny a grown man getting excited over a condiment. I'll let you guys know next week what I think of these two. 

[nivek3 83]

Since we're talking about all these hot sauce varieties, what is everyone's favorite food to pair with your hot sauce of choice? I think we all know the more common things like eggs, burritos, oysters, etc. But I would be curious if there is something kinda different that you think pairs well with. I went to Babe's with a cousin one time and he recommended I cover my fried chicken with hot sauce. I had never heard of that but it was excellent. (Can't remember what the hot sauce was). Not that it is uncommon, but I always thought hot sauce complimented pulled pork tacos perfectly. Anyways, let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance, I'll hang up now and listen.

[Redneck Mutha 7952]

[Surly Bevo 24908]

I like to cook up some onions with salt/pepper/chili powder and a little cumin.  Then scramble some eggs.  Throw it all in a pile and hot sauce away

 

Hot sauce on fried chicken is also a winning move.

[CooterBrown 18001]

It hasn't been mentioned yet. It is decidedly hot. I like that. 

I support this entire catalog. Every flavor is delicious.

[UnivTex34 1763]

Here is a pic of my hot sauce overstock supply. I didn’t bother pulling out the 15 open ones in the fridge, but here is what I make sure to always have on hand. As you can see, I prefer the beware Variety of MS, but the all have their place. Haven’t tried the smoked versions. The small Tabasco is the Lizano brand from Costa Rica. It’s not very hot, but it has a very unique flavor that I enjoy on eggs etc.

[Landomatic 3813]

Crystal for every day use.  Should be available at every restaurant...like ranch or ketchup. Have disappoint when a restaurant doesn’t have it or tries to pass Tabasco or some other crap.

[RMac5 1551]

Crystal is my choice as well or Louisiana if no Crystal.

[Michael Knight 12976]

Since we're talking about all these hot sauce varieties, what is everyone's favorite food to pair with your hot sauce of choice? I think we all know the more common things like eggs, burritos, oysters, etc. But I would be curious if there is something kinda different that you think pairs well with. I went to Babe's with a cousin one time and he recommended I cover my fried chicken with hot sauce. I had never heard of that but it was excellent. (Can't remember what the hot sauce was). Not that it is uncommon, but I always thought hot sauce complimented pulled pork tacos perfectly. Anyways, let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance, I'll hang up now and listen.

I use yellow bird habanero for chicken

[Al_4_ISU 12447]

 

On 4/8/2018 at 7:20 AM, nivek3 said:

Since we're talking about all these hot sauce varieties, what is everyone's favorite food to pair with your hot sauce of choice? I think we all know the more common things like eggs, burritos, oysters, etc. But I would be curious if there is something kinda different that you think pairs well with. I went to Babe's with a cousin one time and he recommended I cover my fried chicken with hot sauce. I had never heard of that but it was excellent. (Can't remember what the hot sauce was). Not that it is uncommon, but I always thought hot sauce complimented pulled pork tacos perfectly. Anyways, let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance, I'll hang up now and listen.

I use sriracha or cholula to make savory oatmeal.  It's one of my weekday staple breakfasts.

Just use standard oatmeal, and sriracha, Cavender's Greek seasoning, shredded cheese, jalapenos, and a little A1.  It's fucking delicious and healthy.  For whatever reason, going the savory route makes it stick to my ribs better than brown sugar and fruit.

I realize I'll get a lot of flak for this, but I think everyone should try it once before dismissing.

[Hiphopopotamos 20869]

24 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said:

 

I use sriracha or cholula to make savory oatmeal.  It's one of my weekday staple breakfasts.

Just use standard oatmeal, and sriracha, Cavender's Greek seasoning, shredded cheese, jalapenos, and a little A1.  It's fucking delicious and healthy.  For whatever reason, going the savory route makes it stick to my ribs better than brown sugar and fruit.

I realize I'll get a lot of flak for this, but I think everyone should try it once before dismissing.

 

I'm a big fan of savory oatmeal.  I usually make mine with steel cut oats and then add a little sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha, and green onions.

[SimonBolivar 10957]

I usually just make my own salsa verde and use that for all my sauce needs.

serranos, tomatillos, onion, garlic, and salt.

 

[HoustonHorn 1062]

The pepper sauce at Cowboy Chicken is pretty awesome. Not overly spicy or vinegary, but great flavor. Not even sure it qualifies here but it is fucking awesome. I love several others here as well but just adding to the selection.

 

 

 

 

 

[Thiefery 4995]

On 4/8/2018 at 10:21 AM, Redneck Mutha said:

love the taste, it's not that spicy or hot but has a great flavor

[F250 28760]

This is my goto.

[elfenix 34221]

On 4/8/2018 at 7:20 AM, nivek3 said:

Since we're talking about all these hot sauce varieties, what is everyone's favorite food to pair with your hot sauce of choice? I think we all know the more common things like eggs, burritos, oysters, etc. But I would be curious if there is something kinda different that you think pairs well with. I went to Babe's with a cousin one time and he recommended I cover my fried chicken with hot sauce. I had never heard of that but it was excellent. (Can't remember what the hot sauce was). Not that it is uncommon, but I always thought hot sauce complimented pulled pork tacos perfectly. Anyways, let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance, I'll hang up now and listen.

 

north carolina pepper sauce for pulled pork is basically hot sauce.  after making it myself from alton brown's (iirc) recipe, i decided it wasn't much different from crystal with a touch extra vinegar.  the vinegar cuts through the fattiness of the pulled pork.

[BayouBill 835]