HOT & SMOTHERED
If you can take the heat, keep these five flamin’ hot sauces in the kitchen. Story by Sarah DiMarco | Photos by Erica Mack
As the the temperature drops, it’s time to turn up the heat in your kitchen. But don’t reach for the thermostat — this time, grab one of these hot sauces to spice up your meals in totally different ways.
Valentina Salsa Picante
Sometimes all a dish needs is a quintessential hot sauce kick, and Valentina delivers just that. Smoother than many other Mexican hot sauces, Valentina is Mexico’s number one hot sauce for a reason — it's not too spicy, but it’s got all the flavors a hot sauce needs. Drizzle over pulled chicken tacos or mix with tomato juice for a classic bloody mary.
Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce
Lovers of Sriracha, this is another chili sauce that you need to add to your arsenal. The full-bodied garlic flavor combined with fresh chili pepper adds just enough heat without overpowering any dish. This Vietnamese hot sauce is a bit thick, but after one taste, you’ll want to spoon it on all your meals. Add a bit of this chili sauce to your marinades, or even throw it on your avocado toast. 6 | baked