The United States is home to many dishes that pack a serious punch when it comes to heat. From classic southern dishes to international cuisine, here are some of the spiciest dishes you can find in the USA.   Nashville Hot Chicken - Tennessee Nashville hot chicken is a classic southern dish that originated in Nashville, Tennessee. The dish is made by deep-frying chicken that's been coated in a blend of spices including cayenne pepper, paprika, and chili powder. The chicken is then served on white bread with pickles to help cut the heat. Some of the popular spots: Prince's Hot Chicken - Th ..read more

Hot sauce is a staple condiment that has become a cultural icon in many countries. Whether it's drizzled over tacos, added to soups or stews, or used as a dipping sauce, hot sauce can transform even the most basic meals into a flavor-packed experience. From the tangy and smoky chipotle-based sauces of Mexico to the fiery habanero sauces of the Caribbean, hot sauce comes in many different forms and flavors that reflect the diverse cultural influences of their respective regions. Understanding the cultural significance of these differences can provide insight into the way people consume and enjo ..read more

Everyone here is brought together by one thing: Our love for spice.  But if you’re like me, you have a borderline compulsive need to learn the origins of everything. How did something come to be, why is it here, why do we exist? In relation to hot sauce: “Where the hell did this stuff come from?”  So, here is a quick history of hot sauce.  Hot sauce has an extensive legacy, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Aztecs and Mayans. The first hot sauces were made by grinding chili peppers and other spices into a paste, which was then used to flavor food and preserve ..read more

Today we're going to talk about the two main styles or methods of hot sauce production: fermented hot sauce and vinegar-based hot sauce. While both are spicy, they're quite different from each other. Below is a quick run down of each for ya: Fermented Hot Sauce Fermented hot sauce takes time to make, and it's all about the slow burn. The process involves mixing hot peppers and other ingredients in a brine solution and letting it ferment for a few days or even weeks. During fermentation, naturally occurring bacteria break down the sugars in the peppers, producing lactic acid and giving ferment ..read more

With hot sauce’s recent rise in popularity, I’ve seen some ridiculous myths floating around the internet. As fellow spice enthusiasts, I like to think most of you can separate fact from fiction regarding our favorite condiment. Here I’ve compiled some of the most common myths I’ve come across. If you wanna test any of these for yourself, I know some good hot sauce you can try (It’s mine).   Myth #1: Spicy foods can induce labor. Someone did tell me at a market last year that my sauce was the last thing they ate before going into labor though, so who knows?! But to keep it short, this  ..read more

“How long is your hot sauce good for?”   One of the questions I undoubtedly get asked the most. My answer is usually “It lasts wayyyyy longer than it should take you to use it up.”  The real answer is: “About a year”.  The long answer to this is a bit more complex. It sparks the age-old debate of whether it is best to refrigerate hot sauce or store it at room temperature and also leads us into the annals of hot sauce history.   Historians believe hot sauce was initially used as a way to preserve food. So, by nature, most hot sauces are safe, shelf stable, and will ..read more