Hot sauce (Tabasco-style)

hot sauce / salsa picante

Flavor and role

A thin hot sauce made by steeping chilies in vinegar and salt. A few drops add sourness and heat.

Typical dishes and uses

Tacos, chili, egg dishes, seafood, Bloody Mary

Substitutes

1 tsp hot sauce = 1 tsp vinegar + a pinch of chili flakes (or a little cayenne pepper).

Storage

Unopened: 3-5 years at room temperature. Opened: 6 months at room temperature, 1 year or more in the fridge.

Main countries

United States · Mexico

Used in this book

Classic Buffalo WingsCamp Breakfast BurritoJambalayaButtermilk Southern Fried ChickenDouble-Fried Buffalo Wings with Chunky Blue CheeseGochujang Buffalo WingsHot Honey Buffalo Chicken BowlFeijoada Croquettes with Kale and BaconJambalaya Arancini with Cajun RémouladeGochujang Buffalo WingsCrispy Ugali Fries with Nyama Choma BitesLard-Fried Double-Dredged Chicken with Peppered Cream GravyHot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich with Pickle SlawCrispy Smash TacosThieb Arancini with Rof Fish and Tamarind-Chilli MayoBaked Mini Tortilla Bites with Brava and Alioli Dips

Updated 2026-10-10