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Old Bay Hot Sauce

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Old Bay Hot Sauce is a condiment produced by McCormick & Company as an extension of its classic Old Bay Seafood Seasoning brand. The original spice blend was created in 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland, by Gustav Brunn, becoming a staple of Mid-Atlantic cuisine. The hot sauce variation incorporates the brand's signature flavors of celery seed, paprika, and various spices into a cayenne pepper vinegar base. It is primarily designed as a condiment for seafood, particularly crabs and shrimp, offering a regional alternative to standard Louisiana-style hot sauces.

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What is Old Bay Hot Sauce made for?

Old Bay Hot Sauce extends the flavor of the Old Bay Seafood Seasoning brand into a pourable condiment. It is especially suited to seafood, sandwiches, fries, and other foods associated with Mid-Atlantic cooking.

Who makes Old Bay Hot Sauce?

Old Bay Hot Sauce is produced by McCormick & Company. The product belongs to the Old Bay brand, whose original spice blend was created in Baltimore in 1939 by Gustav Brunn.

Is Old Bay Hot Sauce the same as Old Bay seasoning?

No, the hot sauce is a liquid condiment, while Old Bay seasoning is a dry spice blend. The sauce combines hot-pepper flavor with the recognizable Old Bay seasoning tradition.

Where did the Old Bay flavor originate?

The original Old Bay spice blend was created in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1939. Gustav Brunn developed it, and it later became strongly associated with Mid-Atlantic seafood cuisine.

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