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Vinegar Sauces

Do you like vinegary hot sauce?

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DaQatz

DaQatz

I've seen a lot people on this forum saying they don't like vinegary sauces. And a few others who like them fine. So I was wonder what the proportions were. And even the why's pros/cons.

I personally like vinegar based hot sauces. I wouldn't make "buffalo wings" without them, in fact I try to stick to Franks sauce for it. (*Buffalo wings specifically not all "hot wings") I also really like vinegar based sauces on ham.
Mind you there are many things I prefer without vinegar sauce(Pour a vinegar sauce on beef? No thanks...)
 
I used to hate ALL vinegar-based sauces, but have grown to like a few lately. Dont know how to vote on that, but figured I'd drop in and say hey!
 
I voted no because there are some that have very little heat and flavor. But I would not say that I hate all vinegar sauces, just those that overpower all other tastes and aromas.
 
I can't really answer the poll honestly with yes or no
I dislike most over-vinegary sauces, but they are still good for some purposes. Most of my favorite sauces have a good balance of acid and sweetness and most contain some vinegar although I usually prefer to acidify with lime or lemon
 
First of all, you're not supposed to taste the vinegar itself. These are hot sauces, not salad dressings. You're supposed to taste the properties of the vinegar; tanginess, sourness, tartness, etc. If you taste the vinegar you have not done it right, unless that is what you are after (certain styles). Do I like vinegar in hot sauces? Well of course. They have many uses; preservation, to balance sweetness, to add sharpness. Do I like vinegary hot sauces? Not really. If you taste the vinegar on its own in my opinion you have not balanced your sauce correctly. So I can't answer the poll. I don't think it's a fair question.
 
Some vinegar is fine with me. If a sauce tastes vinegary to me, that overpowers the real flavor of the product. I want to taste the chiles, tomatoes, etc. more than I want to taste vinegar.
 
What Boss said.

If it TASTES like vinegar - no thanks.

If it CONTAINS vinegar - no problem.
 
When I say "vinegary" sauces I mean sauces like Franks, Tabasco ,Louisiana. Where the ingredients are peppers ,vinegar, and salt pretty much. compared to sauces that simply contain some vinegar(Or even no vinegar). Which is why i said vinegary vs "with vinegar". Personally I can taste the vinegar in these sauces, but I have a fairly sensitive tongue.
 
So basically you're asking if we like Louisiana style hot sauces. These are good for making wings and have other uses as well. Cooking with them is a lot different than pouring on top as well.
 
It depends on what I'm doing with it.
For example:
A strong vinegar flavor works ok for me if I'm eating it on greens...or making a salad...or having "fish & chips"
But I'd prefer less vinegar flavor if I'm spicing up beef/pork/chicken or some pasta dish.

Since I normally have about 20/ish open to choose from...so it might also depend on where the moon is in the evening sky.

Sorry....I didn't vote either way
 
Agreed. Certain dishes call for a vinegar flavor like fish 'n chips. BBQ pulled pork is good with a vinegar sauce. Once it's pulled and you add the sauce it penetrates all the meat and adds a great sharp flavor. Better than goopy tomato-based sauce on top.
 
DaQatz, I've added a poll option.
 
The question asks me if I like vinegary hot sauce. I just had a teaspoon of Holy Jalokia. It is way way to vinegary for me straight up. I then ate a teaspoon of SL's Ghost Fire Sauce. It has some vinegar, but just the right amount...perfect.
 
Last night I made a new hot sauce with some ghost peppers and some red and orange habs. The liquid base of this recipe is all vinegar, but it doesn't taste vinegary. I agree - sauce with vinegar is good if it's not vinegary.

CA, I agree - SL Ghost Fire Sauce is perfect!
 
I was turned off early on generic louisiana hot sauces that reeked of vinegar when opened and any heat appeared to be supplied by the vinegar - even items like Frank's Red Hot sauce but I do keep a bottle of Grace's Hot Sauce from jamaica and walmart's greatvalue sizzlin hot sauce. Grace's ingredients are: Capsicum Peppers, Water, Cane Vinegar, Salt - $1.19; walmarts ingredients are: vinegar, tobasco peppers, habanero peppers and salt - $1.68.

I make my own thicker sauce and use apple cider vinegar but the flavour that pushes through is the mango, garlic and other ingredients.
 
i voted THEY HAVE THERE USES
because if you take for instance THE SPANISH PREPARATION, i cant spell the name correctly ,where they put hot peppers garlic and various other spices and salt in vinegar and let it age,this sauce is used literally on food especially rice dishes, it is a good example of a vinegar sauce that has it uses, i and many Spanish would not use it on everything, but it does hit the spot with some dishes

thanks your friend ajijoe
 
A monk once asked his abbot if while he prayed if he could smoke and the abbot said no. The next day he asked his abbot if while he was smoking may he pray and his abbot said he should always pray.

So perhaps is not ok to have vinegar in hot sauces but it is always ok to have peppers in vinegar?
 
Any product being marketed as a "shelf stable" product has to have some form of process or additive to make the product not grow "tons-of-nasties".

It could be through heat processing (as in pressure canning) or through the altering of pH level using vinegars or other ingredients. That's not as bad as it sounds.


As a small independent, one-woman show, I predominantly use vinegars...in the lowest ratio possible to achieve the desired results...to get the pH of the product where it needs to be to be safe for consumers. This is where the business is at this level. For now, it is necessary.

Thank you, CA and DD for your comments. !

There are a whole lot of other factors involved with making sauces and marketing for a commercial venture other than..."does it taste good". "Is It Safe" is paramount!


just some musings~
 
It should also be mentioned that there are lots of vinegars out there that are more flavorful and less harsh than regular white vinegar too
 
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