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NW Elixirs
Hands down, the best hot sauces Ive ever tasted.
$8 for 8.8 oz.
Sunny Bang Private Label Probiotic Hot Sauce
Yep, even hot sauce has probiotics in it now.
And we love it.
And, um, the vinegar they use is made by a Benedictine monk.
$15 for 8 oz.
; visitSunny Bang Private Label.
$10 for 5 oz; available atTabasco.com.
A&B American Style
Their motto is Were about flavor.
Not just heatand its totally true.
The original is full of tangy flavor, and just enough kick at the end.
A super-short ingredient list (only 6!)
$35 for collection of four 8-oz.
jars (paste, tangy, sesame and garlic); buy atMother in Law’s Kimchi.
But thats not the only reason its so delicious.
$6.95 for 12.7 oz.
; available at select grocery stores includingMeijer nationwide.
Mina Harissa
Harissa is an oily, spreadable Moroccan condiment thats gotten a lot of attention recently.
Use it tomarinate chickenor makeshakshuka(aka eggs in purgatory).
$6.99 for 10 oz; availability at Whole Foods nationwide andCasablanca Foods.
Try it in bloody marys, soup or on salads.
$8.99 for 5 oz.
; visitAdoboloco Hot Sauce.
$6.50 for 3.75 oz., $10.49 for 7.5 oz.
; visitClancy’s Fancy.
And this chili-infused apple cider vinegar does right by it.
Dont stop at greens, though.
$8 for 16 oz.
; available at select retailers including Crate & Barrel and Target or viaLillie Q.
Chocolate Twist Cayenne Cinnamon Caramel Sauce
Ok, you dessert fiendsthis is for you!
Turns out creamy caramel sauce with spice is nice, even if its a little naughty.
Sweet at first, the cayenne-cinnamon kick hits when you swallow, leaving a tingle in your mouth.
Drizzle over ice cream or use as a dip for strawberries.
$12 for 8 oz.
and Serrano Ginger Lemongrass, made with fresh farmers market goods.
Each bottle is hand-stamped and as Sarah says, a real labor of love.
Look for it in select West Elm stores soon.
$8.75 for 6 oz.
; VisitBrooklyn Delhito order or find a store near you.
akaa longer-fermented kind thats saltier and more pungent), locally sourced, picked-at-their-peak Michigan strawberries and fermented habanero.
The result is mildly earthy-fruity with major tang and heat (were talking lingering fire, here).
They recommend trying it on marinated kale, a goat cheese wrap, or mashed potatoes.
Not so sure about that last rec, but this is one interesting sauce.
$7 for 5 oz.
; VisitCo-op Sauceto buy.
