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The hot sauces Americans love the most, broken down by state
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| Jan 7, 2026
| Caroline Bologna
Posted on 01/07/2026 3:35:58 PM PST by where's_the_Outrage?
For many Americans, hot sauce is so much more than just a condiment. It’s a topic people feel passionately about, and geography might help explain some of those opinions.
In honor of National Hot Sauce Day on Jan. 22, the folks at Instacart analyzed purchase data from the online grocery platform to reveal Americans’ hot sauce preferences. When it comes to the U.S. as a whole, the five most-purchased hot sauce brands were Frank’s RedHot, Huy Fong Foods (makers of the beloved Sriracha), Taco Bell, Cholula and Texas Pete.
Instacart’s report also provides a state-by-state breakdown of hot sauce preferences in different parts of the U.S.
(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food
KEYWORDS: cookery; hotsauce; spicy; spicyfood
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My #1 go to hot sauce is Panola Extra Hot Hot Sauce, I'd rate this on par with Tabasco for spiciness. Unfortunately this may be discontinued.
Followed Closely by Tabasco
Then The Beast for firing up food like Chili. Be very very carful using this.
And for Chicken Wings it's Hooter Hot Wing sauce (which is getting hard and expensive to get)
To: where's_the_Outrage?
Yes Tabasco for me. I’m surprised Huy Fong for New Mexico?
To: CondoleezzaProtege
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:38:14 PM PST
by
Fledermaus
("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
To: Fledermaus
To: where's_the_Outrage?
Son of North Carolina though I am and now living in South Carolina, I regret to admit that I have yet to try Texas Pete.
To: where's_the_Outrage?
I like Tabasco because - no preservatives.
To: CondoleezzaProtege
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:41:24 PM PST
by
Fledermaus
("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
To: where's_the_Outrage?
Tobasco, Crystals, Tobasco Chipolte
To: CondoleezzaProtege
Funny. I have a bottle in the fridge. Never paid attention to the brand name. Just the chicken on the bottle.
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:43:06 PM PST
by
Fledermaus
("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
To: where's_the_Outrage?
Where’s Tabasco on this list? Until recently, I only ever saw Sriracha and Tabasco! And Sriracha solely for Asian. (Lately I’ve seen a lot of Frank’s.)
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:43:20 PM PST
by
dangus
To: where's_the_Outrage?
So many to choose from. I've settled on Tabasco because it has a good flavor.
It's not just hot. It's hot enough for a little zip but it also has a very good flavor.
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:43:24 PM PST
by
Governor Dinwiddie
( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
To: Fledermaus
The various types of Sriracha
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:43:45 PM PST
by
KC Burke
To: Fledermaus
The various types of Sriracha
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:43:45 PM PST
by
KC Burke
Red hot all the way..sometimes I take a teaspoon just to get a kick..
btw..incredibly easy to make at home... .
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:46:09 PM PST
by
cherry
To: where's_the_Outrage?
Tabasco and Sriracha in this house.
I think I may have some buffalo sauce I use on chicken / roast wings.
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:47:09 PM PST
by
FreedomPoster
(Islam delenda est)
To: where's_the_Outrage?
And I prefer no garlic so:
Louisiana hot sauce close second.
To: where's_the_Outrage?
Franks is only popular because it is the basis of Buffalo Wings...which I love!
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:48:46 PM PST
by
CodeToad
To: where's_the_Outrage?
I know a guy who makes his own hot sauce. Some of the hottest stuff I’ve had. Carolina Reapers.
To: KC Burke
The various types of SrirachaTrader Joe's makes an excellent Sriracha.
They dialed back the fire just a hair and added a bit of smoke. Good stuff!
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posted on
01/07/2026 3:49:50 PM PST
by
Drew68
(I haven’t seen the Democrats this mad since yesterday. Save some tears for tomorrow.)
To: where's_the_Outrage?
Crystal Hot Sauce, fopllowed by Trappey's Red Devil
Honorable Mention: Tabasco GREEEN
MOST OVER-RATED: Frank's (Formerly Durkee's) Red Hot Sauce
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01/07/2026 3:50:51 PM PST
by
Dr. Sivana
("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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