Fosgate Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I have to say, growing up in the midwest the only hot sauce I knew was Tobasco which I never really liked. I thought it had too much of a sour or harsh vinegar kind of taste. When I went into the military my pallet was opened to many different flavors and sauces. Louisiana Hot Sauce was popular but didn't come in the Meal Ready to Eat like tobacco to kill the taste of the food. Then in the 90's I found MoHottaMoBetta which was a catalog (now online) where you had to be age 21 or older to order the stuff because they were in fear college kids would use the stuff to prank people and hurt someone. Tried crazy hot sauces and others like Daves Mild Insanity Sauce, Endorphine Rush, This Is Permanent etc but since then I have nestled down to two favorites which are found on the grocery shelf. Chalula: I love dumping massive amounts of this sauce on eggs, corned beef etc. I think it just has a lot of good flavor and consider it my mild go to. The other would be Tapatio: I love the fire from this yet it leaves plenty of flavor for your food when you don't want your face on fire or a heavy pepper taste. Just a few drops is all it takes. I could never do Sriracha, I don't care for the taste and it just seems like there really is not enough flavor or fire to it and find it kind of bland. What do others like out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettybigkat Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I love bonache hot sauce out of Seattle, they have a lot of great flavors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 There are quite a few I like. Too many to name actually. hotter the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyBoulevard Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I eat Cholula... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I have to say, growing up in the midwest the only hot sauce I knew was Tobasco which I never really liked. I thought it had too much of a sour or harsh vinegar kind of taste. When I went into the military my pallet was opened to many different flavors and sauces. Louisiana Hot Sauce was popular but didn't come in the Meal Ready to Eat like tobacco to kill the taste of the food. Then in the 90's I found MoHottaMoBetta which was a catalog (now online) where you had to be age 21 or older to order the stuff because they were in fear college kids would use the stuff to prank people and hurt someone. Tried crazy hot sauces and others like Daves Mild Insanity Sauce, Endorphine Rush, This Is Permanent etc but since then I have nestled down to two favorites which are found on the grocery shelf. Chalula: I love dumping massive amounts of this sauce on eggs, corned beef etc. I think it just has a lot of good flavor and consider it my mild go to. The other would be Tapatio: I love the fire from this yet it leaves plenty of flavor for your food when you don't want your face on fire or a heavy pepper taste. Just a few drops is all it takes. I could never do Sriracha, I don't care for the taste and it just seems like there really is not enough flavor or fire to it and find it kind of bland. What do others like out there? My favorite is The Pepper Plant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbb Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Tabasco Chipotle or Frank's Hot Sauce mixed with a bit of honey mustard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangolf18 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Marie Sharp's Hot Habanero Sauce...best flavor out of any hot sauce I've tried. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Matouk's Calypso is my go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airtrade Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I like these four from El yucateco. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethernomad Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Louisiana Hot Sauce is like table wine at my house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomay Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Green Pepper and Original Cholula are my go to sauces. Occassional use El Yucateco when I cook Tex Mex or Portugese Chicken. A mate from Portland had a really good one he brought back from South America that was super thick, man that was good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjaycutler Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Black Rose- you can buy if from the Pepper Palace. It has a touch of garlic and ginger and it gives a decent kick. For go-to stuff I use Tabasco or Frank's red hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkbuckeye Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I like the red el yucateco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scsi Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I always come back to Frank's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostsoulcamero Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Pico pica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjammer Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I always come back to Frank's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btp1979 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I keep it simple with Tabasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 1) After Death 2) Endorphin Rush 3) Tabasco Habanero Warning: After Death and Endorphin Rush are described as food additives, a little goes a long way. My first time trying it, many years ago, I was at my home with friends showing them my recent Hot Sauce acquisition. We each put a dollop of Endorphin Rush on a cracker and down it went. All was well for about 15 seconds as a wave of heat came up from the soles of our feet and raced to the top of our heads. I actually thought I was going to have to call 911! My next realization was that as a result of the searing pain, none of us could utter an intelligible word. Fortunately one of my quick thinking guests ran to the fridge and pulled out a milk carton of very expired milk. That saved us, not sure what we would have done without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucomapache Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Pico Pica hot sauce on eggs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upgrayedd Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I wholeheartedly agree. Their Caribbean and XXX are my favorites and are really versatile. I'll still reach for Tapatio with some pork rinds though. El yucateco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetek Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I second the taco champ: pico pica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateApex Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 There are so many boutique producers I really enjoy trying local sauces when I travel. Here in Chicago my favorite is Co-Op hot sauce. It's an inner city program that's run by kids who grow the peppers, make the hot sauce, and do the bottling. For easy to find, inexpensive hot sauce, I like Crystal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helix Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Cholula hands down for moi , about as hot as I can manage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDBM Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I like stuff pretty spicy and Blairs Ultra Death sauce is great if something needs a little pep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Here's a couple we fancy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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