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

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Updated 2026-10-10