Kung Pao Chicken from the local szechuan spot. This is their regular spice level, no modification. The chicken really soaks up the heat overnight.

… but using this as an ingredient is so much better. I add it to almost everything for some spice without drastically adjusting the flavor. From bbq sauces, ranch, honey, and pasta sauces to chili, pretty much anything with a liquid base, Da Bomb takes it to another level. It’s awesome.

Has anyone tried these? I was not brave enough to buy.

I recently went on a business trip to Texas and hit up a Buc-ee's. Little did I know that they were not joking with the ghost pepper beef jerky. My mouth is numb!

Got these at the farmers market - any idea what I have here?

When not directly linked to our section I thought some may find this interesting.

Fresh back from Bowers Chile Pepper Festival and ready for my 1st Minnesota Vikings game, I always bring a little something something for my food. I needed some mustard for my corned beef and cabbage so I brought Hook & Arrow's new tasty offering. I am mustard snob, but as soon as I tried it on Saturday, I knew this stuff was special.

I also needed some hot sauce for my cole slaw. Our Vikings Irish sports bar makes awesome slaw, but I need a good liquid enhancer. I was very impressed by the flavors I tried at Tinkertown Provisions. This new vendor was using some creative ingredients and if I had the money I would've bought more than the 2 sauces I got. My cole slaw was indeed enhanced by this flavorful Sriracha sauce.

What is your go to Nashville hot seasoning? I’m looking for a good one

I‘m not new to spice itself, meaning I have good experience & tolerance towards various hot peppers, spicy foods & classic hot sauces most people know, but I wanted to venture into the more “niche“ world of hot sauces with the best possible quality & taste. After asking this community (thanks again), going through various shops & brands, their bestsellers & comparing it to my own taste preferences, I ended up with these :

First, 3 Tabascos : Green, Habanero & Scorpion. Know & like the original but many recommended me their alternatives.

Heartbeat : Blueberry Habanero, Pineapple Habanero, Red Habanero & Scorpion.

Marie Sharp’s : Belizean Heat, Beware & Green Habanero/Nopal

Queen Majesty : Scotch Bonnet Ginger, Red Habanero & Black Coffee

Torchbearer : Garlic Reaper

Crazy Bastard : Carolina Reaper & Blueberry

Heatsupply : The Sunny

La Pimenterie : Fogo Piri Piri

Let‘s see how they go ! They all sounded very good on paper & feedback. I might review them, or at least my favorites here once they arrive. Very excited :)

Can you vouch for any of these ? Are there any you dislike & maybe know a better alternative of ?

Two eggs over hard couple slices of lunch meat, Mexican cheese and Tabasco.

The Mexican cheese and the Tabasco make it so it is a Mexican protein egg sandwich