How to Use hot sauce in a Sentence

hot sauce

noun
  • The tingly and xtra tingly hot sauces are sold as a duo—one for Ed and one for Ted.
    Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Top with the mozzarella and hot sauce for a bit of spice.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Add the two juices, olive oil, lemon, vinegar, salt and hot sauce.
    Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Oysters with house hot sauce are $12 for a half dozen and $24 for a dozen.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
  • And that’s when the biggest hot sauce brand in America swooped in and took the crown.
    Indrani Sen, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2024
  • They are now served with comeback sauce and house hot sauce.
    Grace Noble, Dallas News, 13 July 2023
  • The actor then added a drizzle of hot sauce and a pat of butter.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Jason Kelce is stripping off many, many shirts in the name of hot sauce.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The crispy ribs are tossed in Nashville hot sauce, then served with pickles and slaw.
    Kellie Walton, Redbook, 28 July 2023
  • The Kitchen Sink is topped with hot sauce, mayo and grated Parmesan cheese.
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the two eggs, then add the mustard, hot sauce, and the remainder of the dry spice mix.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, hot sauce and 2 tablespoons of the spiced oil.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • Lee Lee's in Peoria is large, with a whole aisle just for hot sauce and peppers.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
  • Add some heat: Add in cayenne pepper or other types of chiles to the mix, or hot sauce on the side for a spicy touch.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Slide matzo brei onto a plate and serve with hot sauce and/or ketchup.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Some of the fishier diver species are best utilized in sausage recipes or brined, fried, and dunked in hot sauce.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Stir in the chicken broth, salt, cayenne pepper, hot sauce and Kitchen Bouquet.
    Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Two of the other flavors promise to turn up the heat with the red and green variations of the Hot Ones Los Calientes hot sauce.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • It's all served with lime wedges and hot sauce for a quick meal that's fresh, hearty, and satisfying.
    Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023
  • There's also a hot sauce that requires the signing of a disclaimer.
    The Indianapolis Star, 28 July 2023
  • Sprinkle in the herbs and add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, the crushed peppercorns, and the ground black pepper.
    Fox News Staff Fox News, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
  • And Taco Bell has the edge of being able to add hot sauce, nacho cheese and sour cream to many of its offerings.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Classic Grilled Oysters Yes, raw oysters with just a squeeze of lemon or a dash of hot sauce are great.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
  • This version is amped with a little butter, plus Sriracha hot sauce and lime zest.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
  • By Danin Pepper is a high-end hot sauce that gives every dish a searing bite.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2023
  • So, who is Ubah, exactly, and what’s the deal with her hot sauce company?
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Hot Pockets get a kick of the Hot Ones’ classic garlic fresno hot sauce.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Most of us are not purists and, alas for my mom’s homemade sausage gravy, will add in ketchup or hot sauce with reckless abandon.
    Sarah Schutte, National Review, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Consider the number of craft hot sauce brands that have popped up in the past decade, with entire stores dedicated just to selling hot sauces.
    Whizy Kim, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Caribbean jerk-style hot sauce Make this jerk-style hot sauce and keep it on hand for any dish that might benefit from a boost of spice courtesy of Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers.
    Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2024

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