There has been a lot of interest in homemade BBQ sauces of late and the history of making barbeque sauce with a dark soda pop have been around for years.  The Dr. Pepper™, of course, has a unique flavor all its own so the use of that in a BBQ sauce really takes the flavor to another level.  Another good choice would be rootbeer if you do not have Dr. Pepper™ around.
Some of the recipes for this call for about 12 different ingredients which is great for when you have time to make that.   Here is a great recipe for … Continue Reading

For an interesting taste explosion of sweet and spicy flavor, you have to try this recipe.  The spicy heat of the pepper, along with the sweetness of the chocolate, is fabulous to begin with and then when you add in the peanut butter, your mouth will go WOW! What a treat for your senses!  Here is how to make it.

For this recipe, it is easier use Baker’s ™ milk or dark chocolate disks for our chocolate. They come in a container and you can microwave the disks of chocolate right in the container according to the manufacturer’s instructions (on the … Continue Reading

When there is a nip in the air or money is tight, soup is a great addition to your dinner table. This Pablano Chili Pepper Soup has nice warmth to it from the chile’s but it is not overly spicy.   This is a great soup recipe for when you want to serve something a little different to your family or guests and it perfect for an appetizer or as a main course with salad and tortilla’s too. This recipe will feed 6-8 people.

Pablano Chili Pepper Soup Recipe

8 ounces poblano chilies, seeded
1 cup onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter, … Continue Reading

There is a definite flavor trend with the sweet hot taste when it comes to barbeque sauces.  Most either love it or hate it, but for those of you the love it, here is a delicious fruit based Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce recipe that you can enjoy on your favorite chicken or pork dishes that will really make them pop!

This sauce is very sweet but it also packs some lovely heat. It is great as a barbecue sauce on your favorite meats or you can use it as a dipping sauce on the side.  It might even go great as … Continue Reading

Hot Dogs are one of America’s favorite foods and it seems you will find American’s enjoying all kinds of tasty gourmet condiments on them. Today we are sharing a recipe with you on how to make New York style Onion Sauce which is a favorite hot dog topping with New Yorker’s. This one adds at bit of chili powder and hot pepper sauce for that kick you love! This is not a meat sauce which is enjoyed in other parts of the country.

Hot Dog Onion Sauce Recipe

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup catsup
1/2 teaspoon ground … Continue Reading

Hot Peppers and smoky flavors seem to go hand in hand and yet it is sometime difficult to find a good smoked pepper hot sauce.  The smoke pepper flavor is delicious in soups and stews and even in salsa too.  Here is an easy recipe that you can bring together quickly for your next Mexican or Tex Mex dish.

Smoked Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe

Part 1
4 small Habanero peppers, finely chopped and seeds/membranes removed
1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Place the above 3 ingredients into a container and roast on your barbecue or indoor grill or place the above … Continue Reading

With so many varieties of BBQ sauces on the market it can be hard to find one that is just perfect!  Many people love the sweet sauces that work so well with ribs and chicken but may not find just the right amount of sweetness in a prepared commercial sauce.  We have a tip to save this issue as well as a great recipe that you can customize to make your own.

Tip: When you don’t have time to make your own recipe, you can use a bottle of a classic barbecue sauce from Insane Chicken or the grocery store and … Continue Reading

When it comes to grilling some homemade kabobs, any type of pepper is a great choice for your kabobs. You will need to purchase either wooden skewers or metal skewers to thread your food one for cooking.  If you purchase wooden ones, make sure you soak them in water before using so that they don’t catch on fire during the grilling process.

The great thing about making Kabob’s is that you put anything type you like on the skewers.  Just make sure that they food is cut into like sizes so that grilling process is even and they all can cook … Continue Reading

We love using our BBQ sauces and pepper sauces in different ways and then telling you about them.  Here is a recipe for meatloaf that utilizes a boxed stuffing mix and makes for a very nice family meal. It is great served alongside mashed potatoes (or a baked potato) and buttered corn or lima beans. We think it is great because it is quick and simple and you can really kick up your meatloaf with some extra zest and spice without having to do much extra to the recipe.

Juicy Meatloaf Recipe with BBQ Sauce

2 lbs. lean … Continue Reading

Making your own homemade bbq sauce may seem like a difficult thing to do, but it is actually a really easy process.   You only need a few ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry right now to create a simple and tasty barbeque sauce that you and your family will love.  Check out this recipe below and remember, if you love it spicy, you can add in some of your favorite chile’s and kick it up.

Simple and Tasty BBQ Sauce Recipe

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 large onion, finely chopped or diced
2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
1 3/4 cups catsup
1/4 … Continue Reading

If you are a fan of beef brisket or pulled pork, you are going to love this sauce.  Traditionally, Texas style BBQ sauce is thinner than a regular BBQ sauce you may be used to.  These are made more for a condiment and dipping sauce or to top your pulled pork sandwich. Some people use it as a mop sauce for brisket. But regardless of how you use it, it is delicious.  Not overly sweet but a nice combination of sweet and tart from the vinegar and a rich taste.

Ingredients
2 Tbs Oil
1 finely chopped Onion
Several Cloves of Garlic minced
3 Tbs … Continue Reading

We love garlic and I am pretty sure that most of our readers love it too!  So we were thinking the other day, why not bring you an easy hot wing sauce that combines some of our favorite things… garlic and hot pepper.  You can use this as a wing coating after cooking, a mop sauce during cooking or as a dipping sauce too.  Delicious!

Garlic Hot Wing Sauce Recipe:

1 cup hot sauce, your favorite brand
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2-3 cloves of minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 … Continue Reading

Sometimes we get tired of the same old flavor of sauce and we want something unique and different from all of the rest.  So if you are one of these looking for a twist on the traditional chili pepper sauce recipe, you have got to try this recipe for Apple & Chili Pepper Hot Sauce!

Combining apple cider and fresh lime juice can only bring about great flavor.  Can you think how great this would be on grilled chicken or some fish?  Sounds delicious and it is going on my menu for this week!  Give it a try.

Apple & Chili Pepper … Continue Reading

When it comes to Thai cooking and cuisine, one of the most popular hot sauces to use is a good homemade chili pepper paste not to mention their soy sauce and fish sauce.  But we have been seeing some requests coming in for a Thai Jalapeno Pepper Sauce so we thought we would check it out.

If you would like to try to make it yourself, here is a great recipe to use and it only takes a handful of ingredients that you can find on your local supermarket’s shelves. This pepper sauce is really delicious when used in traditional Thai stir-fry … Continue Reading

While we all like and enjoy various brands of bottled hot sauce some of us are looking to make our own hot sauce at home. If you are a lover of Habanero peppers, then this pepper sauce recipe is one you are going to want to try.  We think is pretty easy to make and is sure to score some points with your family and friends for taste.

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large chili pepper, finely chopped
2 large Habanero peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup white vinegar (plain vinegar)
1 … Continue Reading

Mexican food has been a huge addition to the culture in America in the past and its popularity has growing leaps and bounds.  Growing up in the east, Mexican food was not heard of and now, Mexican restaurants are found in towns small and large.  Many people enjoy making Mexican food at home too and look for great recipes for homemade Mexican hot sauce to add to their meals.
The great thing about a homemade hot sauce is that you can add or subtract from the basic recipe once it is prepared to satisfy your taste buds.  This is a great … Continue Reading

During fall and winter, cranberries are in harvest and they are a great taste to add to sauces of all kinds.  We have had a lot of requests for some pepper sauces that incorporate cranberries so we thought you would enjoy this one.

This is a great recipe to make during the fall and winter holidays to serve with chicken, turkey or even a holiday ham. Not too spicy but you can certainly tweak the heat up or down.  You can serve it on the side as a dipping sauce condiment.  Another serving and use option is to pour the sauce … Continue Reading

Pickled Jalapeno Peppers make for a great condiment especially when serving Thai cuisine and they are often found served in Thailand or at Thai restaurants alongside noodle dishes.  In Mexico, they are enjoyed pickled with sliced carrots and a bit of onion.  They are a favorite of many cultures and a simple recipe for pickling them is often asked about.

Here is a quick and easy way that you can pickle your own jalapeno peppers and enjoy them whenever you want to at home.

Pickled Jalapeno Peppers

3 large Jalapeno Peppers, sliced
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 glass mason jar with lid

Place the sliced Jalapeno … Continue Reading

Here is a great recipe for Spanish Red Pepper Sauce which makes a great sauce for just about any pasta dish you may be thinking about making. It is also a great sauce to pour over some cooked breaded veal cutlets too or try it in your favorite homemade meatloaf recipe to give your meatloaf a nice Spanish flavor.

Spanish Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

5 large red peppers
4 tablespoons olive oil
14 oz. can red tomato sauce
1/4 cup of finely diced onion
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a … Continue Reading

Indian food is a favorite of millions of people all around the world.  The sauces and spices that they use are such a different combination than the western world is used to, but using their unique blend of spices you can bring out a ton of flavors in chicken and veggie dishes. Here is a great recipe to try when making Indian inspired dishes at your home.

This West Indian Pepper Sauce is extremely hot so a little bit goes a long way. When preparing this recipe you will want to protect your hands and eyes from any splatters because working … Continue Reading

Hot Thai Sauce is a favorite condiment to many different types of food.  The sweet and spicy sauce can flavor anything your heart desires and bring that Asian flavor you love to the table quickly and easily. Many of you have been asking about an easy recipe that you can make at home whenever you need it.

This Thai hot sauce recipe is great served over top of a nice piece of fish as a marinade or poured over your favorite mixture of vegetables. It is great used as a dipping sauce to fish and chicken and enjoyed over rice too.  … Continue Reading

Our pepper lovers and chili heads are going to love this one.  There have been many requests for a spicy hot Ghost Pepper Salsa recipe that you can make easily at home. At Insane Chicken we carry a large range of hot sauces made with the Bhut Jolokia Pepper that you can use in a salsa if you do not have access to the pepper itself.

For those of you that dare to eat a salsa made with the Hottest pepper in the world, let’s give it a try!  * This salsa packs a LOT of heat so if you don’t … Continue Reading

There has been a growing interest in hot sauces from other countries and the Brazilian Hot Sauce is one of them.  Before we get into the actual hot sauce recipe and info, let take a moment to learn about the specific chili pepper that is used most of the time in those regions.

The Malagueta pepper is a chili pepper used in Brazil, Portugal and Mozambique. It is heavily used in Brazil and it apparently gets its name from the unrelated Melegueta pepper from West Africa, which is actually a spice, not a chili pepper.  The Malagueta pepper is a small, … Continue Reading

Sweet and sour barbecue sauces have been popular in Chinese Cuisine for years but it has gained a lot of popularity in American Cuisine the past several years.  It might seem difficult to make this type of sauce but it is actually easy.  Here is a recipe that you will want to keep on hand for a quick and easy Sweet and Sour BBQ Sauce that you will find yourself reaching for time and time again.

Sweet and Sour BBQ Sauce Recipe

1/3 cup vinegar
3-4 tablespoons brown sugar (depending on how sweet you like the sauce)
1 1/2 tablespoons catsup
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed … Continue Reading

For all of you die hard chicken wings fans, we know you like your wings Hot!  Some of you like them super hot so we came up with a recipe that will satisfy the burning desire for some delicious chicken wings with an easy to create Super Hot Wing Sauce Recipe

This recipe is used strictly for making hot and spicy chicken wings and trust us…it is hot!

Recipe:

12 oz. bottle red hot sauce
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup butter (not margarine)
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced or finely chopped
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 Jalapeno peppers (seeds … Continue Reading