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Tabasco
Avery Island, Louisiana, USA — McIlhenny Company has made Tabasco sauce since 1868. The peppers are still grown on Avery Island before being sent to South America for production scale.Available year-roundFiery hot, sharp, vinegary
Did You Know?
Tabasco sauce ages for 3 years in repurposed Jack Daniel's whiskey barrels on Avery Island. The barrels are then sent to the distillery for whiskey aging — a unique circular partnership.
Overview
Avery Island · Available year-round · condiments
The original Louisiana hot sauce — a thin, piquant condiment made from aged Tabasco peppers, vinegar, and salt. The iconic red bottle has been produced on Avery Island since 1868.
Avery Island
Origin
Available year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
condiments
Category
Flavor Profile
Fiery hotsharpvinegaryand tangy with a cleandirect heat. Less sweet and more acidic than sriracha. The vinegar is the dominant secondary flavor.
Storage Tips
Room temperature before and after opening. Keeps 5 years at room temperature. The vinegar acts as a natural preservative.
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How to Cook with Tabasco
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Shake on pizza, eggs, oysters, and sandwiches. Add to Bloody Mary, béarnaise sauce, and hollandaise. Use in marinades for a vinegary heat. A few drops in butter sauce brightens seafood.
Best Pairings
oysterseggspizzaBloody Maryseafoodgumbo
Substitutes
Frank's RedHot, Crystal hot sauce, cayenne pepper + vinegar
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Tabasco
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.1
carbs
0.2
fiber
0
protein
0.3
calories
12
Quick Facts
Categorycondiments
OriginAvery Island, Louisiana, USA — McIlhenny Company has made Tabasco sauce since 1868. The peppers are still grown on Avery Island before being sent to South America for production scale.
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Nearly zero calories. Contains capsaicin from Tabasco peppers with potential metabolic benefits. The vinegar may have slight digestive benefits.
Tabasco Photos
5 photos showcasing Tabasco in its many forms
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Tabasco
condiments
OriginAvery Island
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Fiery hotsharpvinegaryand tangy with a cleandirect heat. Less sweet and more acidic than sriracha. The vinegar is the dominant secondary flavor.
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oysterseggspizzaBloody Maryseafoodgumbo
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