Hot sauce on BBQ

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (ces1948)

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:58:23 GMT

Not trying to start anything but years ago I used to put hot sauce on a lot of things. Then it occurred to me that I was no longer just enhancing the flavor of the food but actually replacing the flavor of what I was eating. I've backed off the use of hot sauce on most things now but still use it on a few things.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (chewingthefat)

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:51:18 GMT

I make a sauce here I call Volcano, it's our Old Fashioned with Siriracha, very popular.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Root-Beer Man)

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:23:30 GMT

If it's pre-sauced pulled pork I'll use some tabasco or Franks on it. If it comes without sauce, and is good, then I don't use anything except some BBQ sauce (if the place has a good one). Good 'Que doesn't need much.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Hot Dog Empire)

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:49:43 GMT

I put Sriracha on everything. I keep a bottle in my car, my backpack that I carry with me everywhere, fridge, backup bottle in the cabinet, 1 in the camper, I even used to keep one in my desk drawer at work - when I was chained to it a few years ago.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (brisketboy)

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:58:22 GMT

We recently had an office party catered by the most mediocre crap calling itself barbeque and of course it was Rudy's on Research, and I know why this stuff needs sauce.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Rusty246)

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:58:24 GMT

ces1948

Rusty246

I've lived here in Gainesville for 48 years, I remember Pres and Ed's would go there from UF and pick up lunch. Their building still stands but it's been empty for many years, Parkers I don't recall. I too like hot sauce on BBQ pork or chicken only.

Rusty you might like the facebook page "vintage gainesville" which is where the original discussion took place. There are some wonderful old pictures there.
I seem to recall Parkers but not the exact location.

Thanks ces, I tried but it seems that since it's a "group"(and the group is closed) I can only see the first picture of Woolworth's and I remember it vividly! I don't know a whole lot about FB but enough to find my way around...I think.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (chucktay1)

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:24:16 GMT

I do the same damn thing, Mike. :)

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Scorereader)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:40:54 GMT

Dinosaur Bar-B-Cue makes a Wango Tango sauce that has nice flavor and heat. I used it in conjuction with their slathering sauce, for a little extra heat.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (kevincad)

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:02:21 GMT

Twinwillow

I actually like Emeril's "Kick It Up" hot sauce the best but, it's nowhere to be seen lately. Anyone seen it on their store shelves? It might be discontinued.
I've been using Tapatio (made in LA) and Crystal. I'll buy Cajun Chef from time to time as well.

I love the taste of Crystal. I've used it and Frank's ever since I saw an article where famous chefs were asked about there favorite hot sauces and those to got many good reviews from them. It isn't all about the heat!

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Twinwillow)

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:45:52 GMT

I actually like Emeril's "Kick It Up" hot sauce the best but, it's nowhere to be seen lately. Anyone seen it on their store shelves? It might be discontinued.
I've been using Tapatio (made in LA) and Crystal. I'll buy Cajun Chef from time to time as well.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (3fan4evr)

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:01:14 GMT

Chulula on wings.

Texas Pete on 'Cue & hot dogs.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (AndreaB)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:33:51 GMT

I like Pappy's Triple X or Pappy's Moonshine Madness for BBQ.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (ces1948)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:44:42 GMT

Rusty246

I've lived here in Gainesville for 48 years, I remember Pres and Ed's would go there from UF and pick up lunch. Their building still stands but it's been empty for many years, Parkers I don't recall. I too like hot sauce on BBQ pork or chicken only.

Rusty you might like the facebook page "vintage gainesville" which is where the original discussion took place. There are some wonderful old pictures there.
I seem to recall Parkers but not the exact location.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Rusty246)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:01:54 GMT

ces1948

Some friends on another group have been discussing a couple of black owned BBQ places in Gainesville, FL back in the 60's-70's. The places were named Pres and Ed's and Parkers. Apparently they competed with each other to have the hottest sauce in town. Now this was long before the chicken wing craze hit so these sauces were meant for the BBQ meats, pork, goat etc. At one time one of them had 13 different sauces on the menu with varying degree of heat.
I've eaten quite a bit of BBQ but putting a hot sauce on it never appealed. I do like a somewhat spicy sauce and also willing to eat it sauce free if the meat is tasty enough but these guys seemed to make it pretty much all about the sauce.
Any comments?

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (gostillerz)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:33:47 GMT

Tampico

gostillerz

ces1948

I like hot sauce that has flavor not just heat but I put it on things that lacks flavor like IMO pinto beans.
I had a boss one time who took me to his favorite hamburger joint. He kept telling how good the burgers were. When they brought the burgers he put a good two tablespoons of hot sauce (probably franks) on his. I asked him how he could tell if the burger was any good.

I know what you mean. I tease people when I see them ruining a perfectly cooked sausage with mustard or God forbid...chili. How can you taste the hot dog?

What do you put on your hot dog? Or do you eat it dry?

Mustard, onion, bright green relish, tomato, pickle, sport peppers and celery salt.

My first post was meant to be a joke ;)

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Tampico)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:09:23 GMT

gostillerz

ces1948

I like hot sauce that has flavor not just heat but I put it on things that lacks flavor like IMO pinto beans.
I had a boss one time who took me to his favorite hamburger joint. He kept telling how good the burgers were. When they brought the burgers he put a good two tablespoons of hot sauce (probably franks) on his. I asked him how he could tell if the burger was any good.

I know what you mean. I tease people when I see them ruining a perfectly cooked sausage with mustard or God forbid...chili. How can you taste the hot dog?

What do you put on your hot dog? Or do you eat it dry?

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (gostillerz)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:40:45 GMT

ces1948

I like hot sauce that has flavor not just heat but I put it on things that lacks flavor like IMO pinto beans.
I had a boss one time who took me to his favorite hamburger joint. He kept telling how good the burgers were. When they brought the burgers he put a good two tablespoons of hot sauce (probably franks) on his. I asked him how he could tell if the burger was any good.

I know what you mean. I tease people when I see them ruining a perfectly cooked sausage with mustard or God forbid...chili. How can you taste the hot dog?

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (ces1948)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:18:33 GMT

I like hot sauce that has flavor not just heat but I put it on things that lacks flavor like IMO pinto beans.
I had a boss one time who took me to his favorite hamburger joint. He kept telling how good the burgers were. When they brought the burgers he put a good two tablespoons of hot sauce (probably franks) on his. I asked him how he could tell if the burger was any good.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (the grillman)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:08:35 GMT

On ocassion, when the barbecue needs sauce, I like a spicier sauce. If none are available, Cholula is also my go-to to add a kick. I like the Carolina vinegar-pepper sauces on pulled pork as well. Tabasco doesn't have enough flavor, just heat. Franks' is good, but a bit too mild.

The best BBQ, though, needs no sauce. If only there were more of the best bbq available.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (SeamusD)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:02:00 GMT

I like a mild to medium spicy sauce on bbq, definitely not as hot as I would want on something like chicken wings. A nice slow smoky burn is good. I met "The Man" at Dixie's BBQ in Bellevue, WA, spooned by Gene Porter himself onto my brisket sandwich, and that about cured me of super hot bbq. Easily the hottest stuff I've ever eaten in my life.

Cholula and it's cheaper cousin, Tapatio, are probably my two favorite hot sauces. On the odd occasion I get wings delivered, I'll order medium buffalo style and add a healthy dose of either one after the fact.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (brisketboy)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:31:25 GMT

I'll throw my two cents in and say that it's Cholula for me. But I don't put anything on brisket, particularly after standing in line at Franklin's.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (lleechef)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:42:11 GMT

I have been known to add Chipotle Tabasco on BBQ.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Tampico)

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:05:59 GMT

Michael Hoffman

I like hot sauce on my barbeque. Most often I use Cholula, but sometimes I get out the Sriracha.

Sriracha and Cholula are great products. Sriracha is actually an American made product from Los Angeles. The two can be used on almost everything.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Ed Face)

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:19:10 GMT

I sometimes add hot sauce to BBQ, it depends on my mood. My feeling is if it tastes good to you, put it on. BBQ should be fun, so do what you want and enjoy.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (mar52)

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:23:02 GMT

They are and it's Huston's Texas Pit Bar-B-Cue.
It's now on my list of must tries.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (mar52)

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:20:57 GMT

I like a hot sauce that compliments the barbeque without screaming out... I've added hot sauce.

Back in the '70s I ate at a barbecue place in Hollywood called Houston's. They served what seemed like a Sambal Oelek on the table. That chili sauce kicked up a pulled pork sandwich to a hightened level.

Hmmm... wonder if they're still there.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (ces1948)

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:47:05 GMT

Here's the ad from one of the places that I mentioned in the op.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (MetroplexJim)

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:52:21 GMT

Twinwillow

Bourdain's current series featuring Texas' restaurants is on Monday nights at 9:00PM CST.

DVR is set. Thanks!

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (MikeS.)

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:04:57 GMT

Cholula, to me, offers the best blend of hot and flavor. I no longer need killer heat but want some, also want more than heat and vinegar, which Tobasco, Texas Pete and so many others offer.

It goes on a lot of my food, including hash browns and eggs.

Re:Hot sauce on BBQ (Twinwillow)

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:17:26 GMT

Bourdain's current series featuring Texas' restaurants is on Monday nights at 9:00PM CST.