Ingredient

Tabasco

At the base of this sauce originating from the state of Louisiana, there are very famous Mexican chili peppers that come from Mexico, and which give this very popular condiment in Mexican and especially American dishes, a unique and intense taste: we are talking about the very famous Tabasco, a sauce that exists in many versions with a spiciness that generally reaches the value of 4000 SU on the Scoville scale. Although originally there was only one version of this sauce characterized by a very strong flavour, over the decades, the historic US manufacturing company McIlhenny has introduced more delicate variants.

Use in cooking

There are many uses of Tabasco in the kitchen: starting from the main one as a seasoning for meat, Tabasco is also appreciated for giving a touch of flavor to salads, as well as being an ingredient in many Mexican specialties.

Preservation

After being opened, the Tabasco container must absolutely be kept inside the refrigerator.

Curiosity

According to legend, the name of Tabasco - belonging to a Mexican region - is also associated with the species of chili peppers from which this condiment is obtained.