Hot sauce

[mtmomj]

What in everyones opinion is the best hot sauce they have ever used? I can't ever seem to find one that is "hot" enough. I am looking for something to really spice up hot wings and to actually just put on meals and things.

If you have a homemade recipe and want to share, please do!

Thanks!

[Mama Mangia]

For a realy spicy hot wing sauce - the usual butter and hot pepper sauce, tabasco and cayenne as strong as you want with all three of those. Yu can also pick up one of those deadly Carribbean hot sauces in a specialty shop - the type that will put hair on your chest!

Habanero sauce mixed with tabasco is another hottie! Add red pepper to boot!

[mtmomj]

Ohh... I'm gonna have to try the Caribbean hot sauces!

[Mama Mangia]

Habanero Hot Sauce recipe:

1 ½ c. chopped carrots
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ c. lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 t. salt
1 c. chopped habanero chiles, about 12 chiles

Combine all the ingredients, except for the habaneros, in saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes or until the carrots are soft. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Strain for a smoother sauce. Pour in sterilized jars and refrigerate.




this is a Haitian recipe:

2 c onion; finely chopped
1 c fresh lime juice; strained
3 tb butter
2 1/2 ts minced scotch bonnet or habanero chilies
1 1/2 ts minced garlic



In a bowl, marinate the onions in the lime juice at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Drain the onions in a sieve and reserve the marinade. In a heavy
skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. When the foam begins to subside, add the onions. Stir frequently and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are transparent. Stir in the chilies and garlic, reduce the heat and cover the skillet. Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until the chilies are tender.

Turn off the heat and add the reserved marinade. Cool to room
temperature before serving.

Makes 1_1/2 cups.




Habanero peppers are HOT!!!

[lcsamano]

What in everyones opinion is the best hot sauce they have ever used? I can't ever seem to find one that is "hot" enough. I am looking for something to really spice up hot wings and to actually just put on meals and things.

If you have a homemade recipe and want to share, please do!

Thanks!

My husband is looking for one as well. He usually makes his own salsa but it doesn't always go with everything we eat. At times he will mix tabasco and tapatio together but it doesn't give it enough heat as he says.

[Mama Mangia]

HOW HOT IS HOT?

In 1912 pharmacologist Wilbur Scoville devised a system to determine the degree of heat in chili peppers. That system measures pepper heat in Scoville units.

The more Scoville units, the hotter the pepper. The hotter the pepper, the greater the body's physiological response. Experts say chilies offer a mother lode of medicinal benefits.

Here's a sampler of chilies, from searing to mild.

Scoville Units Chili Rating (approx.) Varieties

10 100,000 - 300,000 Habanero, Bahamian
9 50,000 - 100,000 Santaka, Chiltepin, Thai
8 30,000 - 50,000 Aji, Rocoto, Piquin, Cayenne, Tabasco
7 15,000 - 30,000 de Arbol
6 5,000 - 15,000 Yellow wax, Serrano
5 2,500 - 5,000 Jalapeno, Mirasol
4 1,500 - 2,500 Sandia, Cascabel
3 1,000 - 1,500 Ancho, Pasilla, Espanola
2 500 - 1,000 NuMex, Big Jim
1 100 - 500 Mexi-Bell, Cherry
0 0 Mild bells, Pimento, Sweet banana



from my notes - I usually prefer the very bottom of the list !! LOL

[mtmomj]

lol...woah! Mine would be from the very top.

[lcsamano]

lol...woah! Mine would be from the very top.

I think I would be somewhere in the middle. I like heat but not to much.

[Semigourmet]

Well, compared to you mtmomj, I am a heat pansy. I like Sriracha sauce, and peach hot sauce, and Sylvia's hot sauce. And I don't think any of them are hot enough for what you want.

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