Q. Dave.I made a bout three large bottles of Hot sauce from Habs and Portuguese Hot peppers and I used vinegar in the mix. They have been in the refrigerator un-opened for the last two years and look good. How can I test them without tasting them? Is there a test to see if they are O.K.?Brian A. Hello Brian:You could …
Replicating Frank’s Hot Sauce
Q: Hi Dave,If I use Franks Hot sauce as a base for my own, how can I replicate the taste of Frank’s from scratch? I am playing with Cayenne mash and purees. Any short cut recipes? Thanks, Mike A: Hello Mike:Frank’s is simply cayenne mash mixed with vinegar, cooked, and then strained. They may use some herbs but they are …
Hot Sauce Separating
Q: Dave,I have searched thousands of pages on google about this question I have for you. I have developed my own line of hot sauces or at least copyrighted the names and all. I have noticed that no matter what proportions of pepper mash and vinegar I use, I get serious settling and separation of the ingredients after being bottled …
Refrigerators Overflowing with Hot Sauce
Dear Dave,We have refrigerators in our office that are overflowing. Do they all need to be refrigeratied THAT is the question. If the sauces really and truly NEED to be kept refrigerated, we will, but if not, GREAT.James Hello James:The real problem is the growth of mold and bacteria, especially with all-natural sauces. I suggest that you always refrigerate. One …
Vacuum-Packed Hot Sauce
Q: Dear Dave,We have a frozen vacuum-packed product. We would like to include within the previously described product a small portion pack of hot sauce. Will the hot sauce quality be affected? It is our understanding that frozen vacuum-packed products tend to have longer shelf lives than products packed otherwise. –Elliott A: Hello Elliott:The quality of the hot sauce would …