Sauce & Condiment

Hot Sauce

About This Entry

Hot sauce styles range from thin and vinegar-forward to thick and fruity, but the through-line is chili heat meant to be added to taste — that heat pairs with an aromatic Gewürztraminer.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Classic pairings

Wines to avoid

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Table Sauces

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

primary

Scientific name

Capsicum annuum

Scientific Classification

Display name
Hot Sauce
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Group
Table Sauces
Scientific name
Capsicum annuum

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.