According to a survey by Instacart over 74% of Americans eat hot sauce with their food. It's a popular condiment for Americans and with that demand has also been a huge increase in local craft hot sauces throughout every state. From super mild sauces to hot sauces that will melt your face off hot, you have your options.
And for some of us (much like us here at Mikey V's), we love to indulge in those SUPER hot hot sauces. But what are the best ways to use them? Or maybe you don't normally eat insanely hot hot sauce, but you have one and need ideas that will pair well with it and maybe calm down some of that heat.
Here are 5 clever ways to use insanely hot hot sauce.
1. Mix Them With Other Sauces or Condiments
One of the easiest ways to use a super hot hot sauce is by mixing it with another sauce or condiment. This will help dilute some of the heat while still giving you that flavorful kick.
Mix just a bit with a condiment such as sour cream. Add a tiny bit, mix well, and continue adding it until you get the perfect heat level for whatever dish you're using it for.
You can mix it with BBQ sauce for a spicy BBQ flavor, or mix it with ranch dressing for a spicy ranch dip. The possibilities are endless and give you a chance to experiment with different flavor combinations.
Here are a few ideas:
Mix with mayonnaise for a spicy mayo to use on sandwiches or as a dip for fries
Mix with ketchup for a spicy dipping sauce for chicken tenders or onion rings
Mix with honey for a sweet and spicy glaze for grilled meats
Mix with mustard for a spicy kick to your favorite sandwich or burger
You get the idea. Get creative and experiment with different combinations to find your perfect balance of heat and flavor!
2. Use It to Spice Up Your Marinades
Marinades are a great way to infuse flavor into meats, and adding a few drops of insanely hot hot sauce can take it to the next level. Just make sure not to use too much or your meat might end up inedible!
For example, add whatever insanely hot hot sauce you have to your favorite teriyaki marinade for a spicy twist on classic Asian flavors. Or mix it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for an extra kick in your Italian-style marinade.
Another great tip is to use the hot sauce as a finishing touch on your grilled meats. Simply brush some on during the last few minutes of cooking for an added layer of heat and flavor.
3. Add It to Various Batters
No, we're not talking about the sweets kind of batters (although hot sauce and ice cream does pair well!). We're talking about the kind of batters used for fried foods like chicken or fish.
Add a few drops to your batter mix and fry up some deliciously spicy chicken tenders, shrimp, or even jalapeno poppers. It's a great way to add some heat without overpowering the dish.
Here are a few ideas:
Make hot crepes by adding hot sauce to the batter and filling them with savory ingredients
Make a thin batter for fritters
Make buns for your burgers by adding it directly into the dough or in a glaze for the bun
Make your own paste and add the insanely hot hot sauce into the dough for spicy tortellini or ravioli
The options are endless, so get creative and experiment with different batters to find whatever suites your palate.
4. Dilute The Hot Sauce With Vinegar
This doesn't work with every hot sauce, as not all are made with vinegar, so make sure to check the ingredients before trying this method.
If you do have a hot sauce that contains vinegar, you can mix it with more vinegar to dilute the heat.
This method can work technically with any hot sauce by just adding more of the ingredients. Such as more sugar or even honey. But using vinegar won't alter the flavor as much as other ingredients would. If you want to keep the hot sauce's original flavor, then this is your best option.
5. Add a Few Drops to Your Mild Hot Sauces
Our last clever way to use an insanely hot hot sauce is by adding to some of your mild hot sauces.
If you have a favorite hot sauce that is too mild for your liking, simply add a few drops of the insanely hot sauce to it. This will give you the extra heat and flavor you're looking for without having to completely switch to an intensely hot sauce.
You can also use this method if you have a lot of different mild hot sauces and want to make them all spicy. Simply mix in some drops of the insanely hot sauce into each one.
Conclusion
There are so many creative ways to use insanely hot hot sauces, whether you love the intense heat or need to tame it down a bit.
From mixing it with other sauces and condiments to adding it into marinades, batters, or even mild hot sauces, there are a few options for you!
Just remember to always start with small amounts when experimenting with insanely hot hot sauce!
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And of course, if you have your own ideas on what to do with insanely hot hot sauces, leave a comment below.
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