Anybody have any recommendations for a nice, flavourful Habanero hot sauce? Not looking to make one... preferably something online. I've tried a few with great success, and now that they're getting down, time to stock back up and am looking to try something new. Anyone?
Hotline's "Garlicky Greengo" is my go-to. It's not terribly spicy, at least by my standards, but incredibly flavorful. I prefer it on basically any kind of sharp cheese and crackers. I also sometimes add it to soups and stews just since the garlic and pepper flavor shines through rather than the heat.
That's exactly what I'm looking for. I'm not into hot peppers to melt your face... it's all about the flavour profile. I'd rather have a rich, complex flavour than something that is meant for a frat house contest. For instance, the dish I'm putting together for next week is habanero sauced salmon... basically a salmon filet that is coated in habanero sauce then slow baked in the oven. I'll give it a shot, thanks.
Yeah that's the one I would go for then. Nice, mild flavor that should compliment the salmon rather than overpower it. Of course, there are also the classics: Pain is Good (jalapeno version) And the rather tasty, but spicy Iguana Mean Green I would suggest, if you are a fan of jalapeno-based hot sauces, you at least try the Iguana one. It's not necessarily something you wanna put on fish per se, but it's magnificent on nachos and fried food.
Amazon has a variety pack that includes it Maybe that will work? I've tried all 4 hot sauces included in that pack and they're all among some of my favorite, each with their own merits. In fact now I'm thinking of getting the variety pack since it's a damn good deal....
Yep, tried the Iguana... it's good. If you're ever looking to try something new, ALL of these hot sauces are good. https://www.hawberryfarms.com/hot-sauce/ There is a ferry on Manitoulin Island, and these guys have a huge hot sauce store at the ferry dock. (It's HOURS between ferries, so tons of people wander through). I've been there many times... first time it was more of a "hmmm, I'll try this one bottle" and then carried on across the country. Next time I was there, I loaded up with 2-3 bottles of everything they have... and have done that twice now. REALLY good sauce that I thoroughly enjoy.
I've got about 10 things on my hot sauce wishlist now after checking around, so we'll see if anyone has something relatively easy for me to get, otherwise I'll pull the trigger on what I've found.
I think we did a thread about this a while back, or at least had it going on the WDT for a bit. That's on my list to try for sure. Valentina is my newest obsession. Heat is cool, but not when it gets in the way of flavor. Valentina is, so far, the most flavorful hot sauce I've ever had. Even if it is very low on the heat scale.
For the salmon, you can always just make the salsa I recently put in the recipe thread. Just add some roasted (grilled) seeded jalapenos and habaneros instead of the chipotle and hatch green chilies that I did. The oregano I use in that might actually pair well with the salmon. Maybe do some caprese salad too. You're wood-grilling you're salmon right? Because that's the only proper way to do it.
Thinking about it, for sure. Meanwhile I just pulled the trigger on this duo: https://www.amazon.ca/Mexican-Salsa...35510939&sr=8-2&keywords=valentinas+hot+sauce You better be right.
For wood grilling fish I always soak the wood planks in 50/50 orange and cranberry juice with a generous portion of rum and fresh mint.
Fucking hell... nothing like catching a bit of a buzz and then realizing you just bought $120 worth of hot sauce. Gotta love clients... wasn't planning on drinking tonight, but a text I got from one of my Project Managers for my biggest client kind of set the tone: Then I spent half an hour talking him off the edge, and then the next thing you know you're neck deep into rum and cokes and mainlining fresh cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden. And buying hot sauce. Welcome to Tuesday!
I just use raw cedar planks that I slice up on the bandsaw... I'll water soak them for a few hours so they don't burn easily, but really, just the pure cedar is perfect for me.
This is also an unexpectedly nice salmon recipe: a blueberry compote with grilled salmon. Goes REALLY well... https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-salmon-with-quick-blueberry-pan-sauce
Yeah but the smoke from them adds to the flavor. Hence what I soak them in. And I'm serious about the Valentina thing. If you don't like it, ban me for a week or two weeks or a month or whatever. That shit is delicious. It's not hot mind you, never said it was, but it's just fucking gooooood!!! I had some tonight on some corn tortillas with chicken, guac and grated parm. One of my hispanic friends introduced me to it. That sauce my Point A argument for keeping the borders open.
Yes. Remark has a really good fish monger who carries some nice fish. I've seen both snapper and mahi mahi there and they were both really high quality. It comes at a bit of a premium, but it's worth it, in my opinion. Failing that, believe it or not, Lawblaw's (at least the one I go to in Westmount) usually has some good fish... especially mussels. Nice and fresh, quality stuff.