Why We Love It: Whether you’re looking for a topping for tacos or throwing down with an authentic Mexican food feast, this green hot sauce features a combination of fiery jalapenos, tart tomatillos, and top-shelf tequila to provide a balanced flavor that’ll accentuate whatever you’re eating.
The process of creating crushed red pepper begins with sorting and cleaning the peppers to remove any impurities. The peppers are then dried using a variety of methods, including sun drying or mechanical drying, to reduce their moisture content. Once dried, the peppers are ground into flakes or powder using specialized equipment in the factory.
Crushed Red Pepper:
Hot sauce has varying flavors from brand to brand, but overall, it is spicy, smoky, citrusy, a little sweet, and sometimes nutty. If you’re looking for a replacement that mimics paprika’s taste rather than color, hot sauce is your next best pick. This works for soups and stews where you can hide its runny consistency. Add one teaspoon of hot sauce for every one teaspoon of paprika in recipes.