The Best Hot Sauces, According to F&W Editors
"We've tasted dozens of hot sauce brands to find out which is best for wings, Bloody Marys, and more.
Chances are, you have a bottle or two of hot sauce in your refrigerator. If you don’t, consider yourself put on notice. That little bottle of fermented chilies packs a big punch. We all know that hot sauce is great to serve alongside any kind of eggs, on bean and cheese tostadas, on sandwiches, and with avocado toast, but there are many more ways this versatile condiment can add a little extra zing to your cooking and eating.
First, you should understand that there’s more to hot sauce than just heat and vinegar, and the flavor profile of the hot sauce you are using will come through in your cooking. Tangy, vinegar-forward hot sauces are a wonderful way to brighten and warm up a soup or stew. Sauces with a fruity, sweeter profile can bring balance to deeply savory dishes or add depth to a salad dressing. You may even choose a fruit-forward sauce to pair with a chocolate dessert. With all the hot sauces out there, we encourage you to experiment and try different flavor profiles that will broaden how you cook..."
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