If you love spicy food, you’re likely a hot sauce fan. Hot sauces can come in many flavors and range from mild to hot, allowing anyone to enjoy it. But why do some hot sauces turn brown and darken over time? And does this mean they’ve gone bad? Some hot sauces turn brown and darken …
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Making your own hot sauce can be an exercise in creativity, allowing you to experiment with all sorts of flavors and aromas, from fruits to spices. And while you can take an “anything goes” approach for homemade hot sauce, there are specific rules you should abide by, especially regarding pH and shelf stability. The pH …
Are you thinking about making your own homemade hot sauce to sell or to share with family members and friends? If this is the first time you’re making a large batch of hot sauce at home, you may be wondering what the best way is to store and bottle all of it. So, what types …
Water-based liquids and oils don’t mix, which is a problem when you prepare homemade hot sauces because both are used in most recipes. No one wants hot sauce that separates after storing it, so how can you prevent it from separating? You can use several ingredients from your kitchen to emulsify hot sauces, like mustard, …
Are you looking at the nutrition label on a bottle of hot sauce or a hot sauce recipe online and wondering why the calorie count for your favorite condiment is almost zero? How can something so tasty not add to the number of calories you consume throughout the day? Hot sauce technically does have calories, …
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Homemade hot sauce has many health and taste benefits, but it can be challenging to get it just right. This is especially true when you’re making a vinegar-based hot sauce. What should you do if you add too much vinegar? If you put too much vinegar …
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Many spicy food enthusiasts love to make their own signature hot sauce at home, and they may have all asked themselves: how do I make this hot sauce even hotter? If you are interested in spicing up your hot sauce to extreme levels, there are a …
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. One common item you’ll notice in your hot sauce ingredients list is vinegar. And while vinegar does add some tang and can help preserve your hot sauce for longer, is it really needed? The answer is no, you don’t need vinegar in your hot sauce recipes. …
These two peppers pack a punch, and if you can’t tell them apart, you may be in for a fiery experience you won’t soon forget! Differentiating these two types of peppers tends to be a challenge among many people, but there are distinct differences between these peppers. Carolina Reapers and Ghost Peppers are both extremely …
Who doesn’t like a bit of spice in their life? However, with so many chili and pepper variations in the market, you might be wondering which ones are worth including in your shopping list. To many spicy food connoisseurs, Scotch Bonnet and Ghost Peppers take the cake, but which is the best in terms of …
