5 Recipes That Taste Better with Hot Sauce

Hot Sauce is one of the most popular and versatile condiments out there.

If you’re looking for a spicy, tangy flavor that can be used in any dish, then hot sauce is the answer. 

Whether you’re cooking up some delicious ribs, or you’re chowing down on some tacos, hot sauce can make everything better!

Who doesn’t want their food to be really spicy, but doesn’t want to sacrifice taste? You’re in luck because we have the list for you!

Here are 5 delicious recipes that taste even better with hot sauce.

1. Cracked Conch 

Cracked Conch is a simple dish made with conch that is then either boiled or fried. Alternatively, you can use Shrimp to make this.

Cracked conch is typically served in the Bahamas, although the dish is also popular in other Caribbean islands.

Key Ingredients

• 1 cup Conch or shrimp, firmly packed ground
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp Black pepper, fresh ground
• ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp Salt
• 1 Sea salt and fresh-ground black pepper
• 1 Canola oil
• ½ cup Milk
• 2 Eggs

Cracked conch can be consumed as an appetizer, main dish, or even a light breakfast. Make it taste even better and eat it with your favorite hot sauce.

2. Caribbean Callaloo Soup. 

This recipe is very easy to follow with simple, traditional ingredients. It is hearty, fulfilling, nutritious, and oh so delicious! It’s a dish that has been passed down through generations of people who lived in the Caribbean. It is also a Haitian staple.

Traditionally, it is made with beef, but you can also make it with vegetable broth for vegetarians.

Key Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of allspice or nutmeg (optional)
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 2 pounds lean stewing meat (beef or lamb), cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 cups water or enough to cover the meat and vegetables over high heat in your pot/soup pot; up to 8 cups if cooking with beef; if using lamb, add an additional 1/2 cup water when cooking the soup)
• 3 carrots, peeled

To make this even yummier, add in some hot sauce for a little kick.

• If you are trying to build up your hot sauce tolerance, Use just 1 drop of hot sauce.
• Love hot sauce but can’t stand anything more than mild? You can handle 2 drops.
• Hot sauce lover and not afraid of heat? 3 or 4 drops will do.
• If you’re no stranger to the world of hot sauce, and your motto is: the hotter, the better, find what works for you.

3. Fajitas

Fajitas is a Mexican dish made from strips of meat, onions, peppers, and other vegetables mixed with a sauce, usually wrapped in a flour tortilla. You can serve it as an appetizer or as a main course.

There are many variations of fajitas but one thing you must know: Fajitas without hot sauce are not fajitas. 

Yes, we said what we said.

The hot sauces used can vary from spicy to milder ones and include ingredients such as garlic, cumin, brown sugar, and even chocolate!

So, how hot you want your fajitas depends on how much you can handle.

Here’s an easy and tasty recipe for fajitas with hot sauce.

Key Ingredients

• 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into thin strips (Or you can replace chicken with steak)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cups of salsa
• 1 package of fajita seasoning mix (optional)
• 8 flour tortillas (or corn tortilla)
• Hot Sauce 

Now, this is a must-try!

When you’re putting your wrap together, go ahead and add in your favorite hot sauce for that spicy goodness. Tastes soooo much better!

4. Homemade Burgers

We all know burgers are one of the most popular foods in the world. But how many of us know how to make them?

The majority of people think that burgers are always store-bought, but you can cook them at home and we’ll show you how. And you know what will make it taste even better? 

You guessed it: Hot Sauce.

Key Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef, 85% lean
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, plus more for coating -Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons honey mustard or mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Alvin’s Hot Sauce
• Optional: sliced cheese & lettuce for topping
• Vegetable oil, for cooking

Is this yummy or what? These burger recipes definitely taste better with hot sauce and are sure to become a family favorite.

5. Chicken wings 

Last, but not least, we’ve got chicken wings!

Real chicken wings are tasty and spicy!!! 

The recipe for chicken wings with hot sauce is a classic. It doesn’t take too many ingredients or too much time to prepare.

Key Ingredients

• Chicken wings
• Hot Sauce
• Salt

There you have it: Spicy Chicken Wings.

No matter which of these recipes you try, you’re sure to love them. And you’ll agree that these recipes taste better with hot sauce. 

It’s time to add some spice into your life with Alvin’s!