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Tabasco sauce is a brand of hot sauce made by the McIlhenny Company of Avery Island, Louisiana. First produced in 1868 by Edmund McIlhenny, it is made from Tabasco peppers, vinegar, and salt, then aged in white oak barrels for up to three years. The peppers are primarily grown on Avery Island and in parts of Latin America. The sauce is sold worldwide and is one of the most recognizable hot pepper condiments in the United States.
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Tabasco sauce ranks #65 of 238 in the Fermented Food ranking, behind Aka miso, ahead of Skyr.
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How long are the peppers in Tabasco sauce aged before bottling?
The Tabasco peppers used in the original red sauce are mashed and aged in white oak barrels with salt for up to three years. This extended fermentation process is what gives the sauce its complex, sour flavor before it is blended with vinegar.
Where is Tabasco sauce manufactured?
Tabasco sauce is produced exclusively on Avery Island, Louisiana, which is a massive subterranean salt dome. The McIlhenny Company has produced the hot sauce at this exact location since it was first founded in 1868.
What are the primary ingredients in a bottle of Tabasco sauce?
The classic red Tabasco sauce consists of only three main ingredients: aged red Tabasco peppers, distilled vinegar, and salt. This simple recipe has remained virtually unchanged since Edmund McIlhenny first developed it in the 19th century.
How many different flavors of Tabasco sauce are currently produced?
While the original red pepper sauce is the most famous, the McIlhenny Company produces several other varieties, including Green Jalapeño, Chipotle, Habanero, and Cayenne Garlic. They also release special limited editions like the ultra-hot Scorpion sauce.
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