Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Hot sauces

I, a fan of spicy food, was drawn to try out the hottest things available. While watching a program on Travel Channel, I got to know of two hot sauces. One is 911 from Cluck-U Chicken which according to the sauce meter (left picture) is 151 degree. (FYI, 911 is an emergency number in USA, synonymous to 999 in Singapore.) Before customers could taste or buy the 911 sauce, they had to agree and consent to a waiver release. I bought a 5 oz bottle at $10.60. It was spicy but leave a bitter aftertaste like when I apply cayenne pepper powder to my food.



The second was Atomic Wing Sauce, sold by Quaker Stake & Lube. As the nearest store is 4 hour drive away, I had not tried this sauce. It is available online, selling at $5.99 for 2 fl. oz. The Scoville Heat Rating is 150000. A waiver release is also required.

The one I like so far is Hotter Hot Sauce by Texas Pete which is available in the local supermarket. It is spicier than the Original Hot Sauce which is mild to me. Further, there is no bitter aftertaste. Some people may find this preposterous. I would apply a few drips on each potato chip before eating the chip.

There is a shop in Delaware for fans of hot sauces. It carries a wide variety of sauces from all over the world. If I remembered correctly, it is owned by a brother and sister. I am trying to locate it. I saw it on Travel Channel. Anyone know this?

2 comments:

Charles Sng said...

*Warning: Too much hot sauce might cause numerous eruptions on your facial skin.... ;)*

Paul said...

Haha, I am passed that phase. I get break out if I don't wash my face nowadays.

More of leaky bottom from extra hot sauce. TMI... Haha...