The best Mexican hot sauces are all common and relatively affordable. If you are in Mexico, the offerings will change from region to region and from restaurant to restaurant. The good news is that all of them are available online, and most will be in the Latin aisle of most U.S. grocery stores. Here … [Read more...]
Six Bell Pepper Facts That You Should Know
Bell peppers are fruits even though most people think of them as vegetables. They are among the most familiar items in the produce aisle, but - just like the fact that they are fruits - there are quite a few things about these valuable, flavorful peppers that may surprise you. Take a look at these … [Read more...]
Jalapeño Pop Quiz! Test Your Pepper Knowledge
How well do you know the most popular hot pepper around?Our ten question jalapeño pepper quiz tests your knowledge of this super-popular hot pepper. From Scoville heat units, to history, to flavor - see how well you know this chili.All answers to our quiz can be found in PepperScale … [Read more...]
Curry Too Mild? How To Make Curry Spicier
Curry dishes can range in heat level from relatively mild to blisteringly hot. If you want your curry on the hotter end of the spectrum, you need to use methods and ingredients that build heat effectively without introducing unwanted flavors. There are several ways to achieve this, both with … [Read more...]
Extra Hot Sauce? Six Delicious Ways To Use It Up
Hot sauces have seen a growth in popularity recently, especially as people in the West become aware of super-hot chili peppers like the Bhut jolokia (ghost pepper), Naga Viper, and Carolina Reaper. Hot sauce is nothing new but the extreme pungency of the super-hot chilies is, at least as far as … [Read more...]
Use Up That Jar! Six Tasty Sambal Oelek Uses
Sambal oelek is not quite as popular in the West as sriracha but in recent years it has begun to emerge from the shadow of the rooster sauce. These days, sambal oelek has a strong following among people who want a purer hot pepper experience. It has a variety of important qualities that make it one … [Read more...]
What Is Gochugaru? The Story Behind The Spice
A staple spice in Korean cooking, gochugaru consists entirely of dried chili peppers that have been deseeded. Gochu translates to chili pepper and garu means powder so the spice’s name literally means chili powder. The best hot peppers for gochugaru are those that have been classified as … [Read more...]
August 2019 Giveaway! Sriracha Powder x3
The Rooster Sauce in powdered form...Our August 2019 raffle brings Sriracha to life in a different way! Sriracha powder is a great daily-driver spice blend. It's not too hot, with garlicky and tangy undertones. See our product page for it in our Spicery. You can also make a homemade Sriracha … [Read more...]
What Is Ras El Hanout? The Story Behind The Spice
The "head of the shop"...Spice blends are an important part of Middle Eastern cookery. Blends like dukkah and za’atar are widely used and help to create complex and distinctive flavor profiles; however, no blend is more complex and distinctive than ras el hanout. The name translates to "head of … [Read more...]
Cooking With Jalapeño Peppers: The Dos And Don’ts
Jalapeño peppers are without doubt the most common hot pepper in the United States. Their popularity is due to their (relatively) low heat level and the fact that you can find them in just about any grocery store. This is one great entry-level hot pepper. But, like all hot peppers, you need to know … [Read more...]
