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Here’s an extremely clever short on making guacamole. Well, sort of. I don’t want to spoil anything, so just watch:
BBQ Central Radio Show Review Products – June 2014
Here are my ratings for the product reviews on tonight’s BBQ Central Radio Show (which aired 6/17/14):
Jeaux’s Boys Cajun Tailgate BBQ Sauce
16 oz. – $7.50
http://www.jeauxsboys.com
Rating – 2/5
Chile Spot Competition BBQ Mop Sauce
13.5 oz.
http://www.chilespot.com
Rating – 4/5
Todd’s Dirt Crabby Dirt
3.25 oz – $5.00
http://www.toddsdirt.com
Rating – 3/5
The Firecast Podcast Episode #57 – Meathead Goldwyn of AmazingRibs.com on the Science of Grilling and Barbecuing
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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #57 – Meathead Goldwyn of AmazingRibs.com on the Science of Grilling and Barbecuing
Meathead Goldwyn, creator of the world’s most popular barbecue website, AmazingRibs.com, joins Scott for an extended conversation about the science of BBQ and grilling. From busting myths and the perfect way to grill a steak, to the difference between direct and indirect heat and whether or not marinading and brining actually work, Meathead gives us a one-of-a-kind lesson in outdoor cooking you won’t want to miss.
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Chile pepper coverage:
- Episode #45 – Dave DeWitt on the Chile Pepper Harvest, Plus Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire
- Episode #32 – Chile Pepper Gardening and Growing with Dave DeWitt
- Episode #26 – Dave DeWitt on the 25th Anniversary Fiery Foods Show
- Episode #48 – Interview with Chile Pepper Growers Ed Currie and Jim Duffy
- Episode #2 – Interview with Jim Duffy of Refining Fire Chiles
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Louisiana Hot Sauce Festival 2014 is Coming!
Woooo-WEEEE! The 2014 Louisiana Hot Sauce Festival is a celebration of Hot Sauce and Spicy foods. A regional event for the 2015 International Hot Sauce Festival, the 2014 Festival is scheduled to held at Acadian Village, Lafayette, LA on July 19th and 20th!
The Louisiana Hot Sauce Festival’s objective is to…
Review – Scovilla’s Hot Gourmet Wild Habanero Hot Sauce
Scovilla Hot Treats is a German company who have put their metaphorical hat in the ring of fire by producing numerous spicy sauces and products. Their contact at this past March’s Fiery Foods Show, Managing Director Heiko Weigelt, claimed to be making inroads with getting Scovilla’s wares available to the American public at Peppers, so perhaps very soon all you in the U.S. can purchase their sauces.
Scovilla has two major hot sauce lines. The first one is the widely varying Hot Gourmet, which contains condiments ranging from the mild jalapeno-based to ones dominated by naga jolokias. The other is marketed towards capsaicin thrill-seekers and is called Dragonfire, and all are super-hot selections.
In the coming months, I’ll be reviewing several from each product line. The first, in this review, will be Scovilla’s Hot Gourmet Wild Habanero Rough Red Habanero Hot Sauce (which is how it’s billed on the bottle)…
Review – White Castle Sriracha Chicken Sliders
The sriracha craze is building to dizzying new heights, and here we are already with another major QSR chain pushing in the case of White Castle (Subway had introduced theirs last year). The 93-year-old-company has (with the usual disclaimer of “for a limited time only”) introduced two different chicken sandwiches with the zing of sriracha sauce: the Ultimate Sriracha Chicken Slider and the Sriracha Chicken Slider.
Both are of the slider variety and feature fried chicken patties with breading that is seasoned with the flavor of sriracha. Sriracha, for the few of you who don’t know, is the type of Asian-style sauce with strong garlic and salt tones, a hint of sweetness on a red chile pepper base. It’s most famous version is Huy Fond Foods’ Sriracha Sauce…
Firecast Podcast Episode #56 – Jeremy Walsh of Bigfat’s Hot Sauce
The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #56 – Jeremy Walsh of Bigfat’s Hot Sauce
Chicago sauce maestro Jeremy Walsh joins Scott on the Skype line to talk about his uniquely-flavored Bigfat’s Hot Sauce products, which is centerpieced with his 1o8 to 8o8 lineup. In his Fiery World segment, Ken Alexander chats with Scott about back-to-basics outdoor, live-fire cooking and what exactly the difference is between the terms “Barbecue” and “Grilling”. Scott also reviews Smok Brand Hot Pepper Sauce.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Bigfat’s Hot Sauce Official Website
- Bigfat’s Hot Sauce Facebook Page
- Bigfat’s Hot Sauce on Twitter
- BBQ Meat Cooking Temperature Guide, courtesy of Amazing Ribs
Chile pepper coverage:
- Episode #45 – Dave DeWitt on the Chile Pepper Harvest, Plus Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire
- Episode #32 – Chile Pepper Gardening and Growing with Dave DeWitt
- Episode #26 – Dave DeWitt on the 25th Anniversary Fiery Foods Show
- Episode #48 – Interview with Chile Pepper Growers Ed Currie and Jim Duffy
- Episode #2 – Interview with Jim Duffy of Refining Fire Chiles
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Review – Musashi Midori Green Sriracha and Japanese Spicy Mayo Sauces
“Sriracha” is certainly the big buzzword in the chilehead industry (and perhaps the whole condiment industry as well) this year. The Asian-style sauce has taken foodies by storm, and I predict that it’s going to get even more ubiquitous next year.
One sure sign of any trend’s popularity is the off-shoots from what is considered to be the “mainstream” genre. Case in point…green sriracha. This one comes from the Musashi Foods, and is billed to be “a unique Japanese interpretation of the classic sauce”. Hmmm…what does that mean exactly? Well, for starters, it uses green serrano chiles instead of the classic red chiles in more traditional srirachas. Also, it aims to be a bit more complex with brown sugar, red cabbage juice and turmeric.
Also up for review is Musashi Japanese Spicy Mayo, an orange blend of fiery, far Eastern-style ingredients and a regular mayonnaise spread. But first, the Musashi Midori Green Sriracha…
LA Museum Honors Sriracha and Tapatio with Hot Sauce Art
Going on now through July 12, 2014, there is an art exhibition at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles, California titled LA Heat: Taste Changing Condiments.
It was created to pay tribute to the backstories and contributions of two sauces in particular: Huy Fong Foods Sriracha and Tapatio hot sauces.
According to the museum’s website:
Sriracha and Tapatio hot sauces are two examples of the recent homegrown all-American condiments that have dramatically impacted American cuisine. The rise in popularity of these condiments signifies an increase in Asian and Latino populations living in the US and especially in Los Angeles after the passing of the Immigration and Nationality Act in 1965…
Lucky Dog Sauces Kickstarter!
Several weeks a go I gave a rant about not funding or promoting any Kickstarter campaigns in the future, particularly ones for companies with products I was unfamiliar with and whose owners I did not really know.
Now I’ve come across a rare exception to the above rule in the guise of Lucky Dog Hot Sauces. Not only do I know the owner, Scott Zalkind, to be a great and reputable guy (you can listen to my interview with him here), but both myself and my son Kevin have reviewed and love his all-purpose, pepper-based condiments, and found that his output keeps getting better and better.
Guide to Most Popular Hot Sauces Infographic
Love ’em or hate ’em, you’ve gotta respect them. The most popular brands like Frank’s RedHot, Tabasco, Cholula, Crystal, Huy Fong Sriracha, Texas Pete, and Huy Fong Sambal Oelek have risen to prominence and have dominated the hot sauce world i n recent years. Here is a handy infographic on the Guide to Most Popular Hot Sauces Infographic. Enjoy. 🙂
Guide to Most Popular Hot Sauces Infographic
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Huy Fong Foods Sriracha Factory To Remain Open in Irwindale, CA
Huy Fong Foods posted banners defending their Sriracha chili sauce at their Irwindale, Calif., factory. Photo courtesy of Watchara Phomincinda/San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
Coming back from a busy weekend, I almost forgot to post this news that the Huy Fong Foods factory that makes the most popular version of Sriracha is going to stay put. Here’s the report from the AP News wire:
California City Votes to End Hot Sauce Dispute
The fiery fight is apparently over between the makers of a popular hot sauce and a small Southern California city that said its factory’s smells were unbearable.
The Irwindale City Council voted Wednesday night to drop a public nuisance declaration and lawsuit against Huy Fong Foods, makers of…
Firecast Podcast Episode #55 – Kevin Billings of High Octane Sauce Co, Plus Scott’s Top 10 Favorite Hot Sauces
The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #55 – Kevin Billings of High Octane Sauce Co, Plus Scott’s Top 10 Favorite Hot Sauces
Houston, Texas sauce maker Kevin Billings of High Octane Sauce Co. drops by the Skype chatline and talks with Scott about his approach to making his signature hot sauces, BBQ sauces and salsas. In his Ken’s Fiery World segment, Ken Alexander converses with Scott about building a heat tolerance, and Scott lists his Top 10 favorite pepper-based hot sauces of all time. Plus, Scott reviews Rocky Mountain Sriracha.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- High Octane Sauce Co. Official Website
- High Octane Sauce Co.’s Facebook Page
- High Octane Sauce Co. on Twitter
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