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Red Hot Sauce

Red hot sauce is a spicy blend of cayenne peppers, vinegar, garlic and spices. This sauce appeared on the market in 1920 and made its way to becoming the secret recipe for the infamous Buffalo chicken wings (named after Buffalo, New York). Since then this chili pepper sauce has found its way around the globe.

First used as an added kick to burritos and chicken, red hot sauce has found its way into many cuisines. From Mexican and Cajun-style cooking and BBQ to American style casseroles, soups and sandwiches, this sauce is considered a staple for most cooks. The sauce is also recently been added to specialty drinks and desserts as well as gourmet dishes. Like most gourmet and novelty brands of hot sauce, red hot sauce is usually available with a variety of intended uses such as BBQ, wings or for all over flavor. However, the original red hot sauce remains a favorite.

When it comes to taste, red hot sauce tends to be at a medium level of hot and spicy. Individuals can reduce the heat in their sauce by adding butter until as mild as desired. However, those looking to increase the heat, might want to step it up and locate an extra-hot specialty sauce instead.