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

When hosting game day at your place or if you are going to someone else’s home for dinner or a fun time, finding a different and delicious appetizer to bring can be a challenge sometimes.  You want something that whips up pretty quickly without a big mess to clean up.

Here is a breaded Jalapeno Pepper Poppers recipe is a pretty easy to make and makes for a great appetizer. Great for Superbowl parties or Playoff time.

Breaded Jalapeno Pepper Poppers Recipe

8 oz. block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
8 oz. bag of cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup low-fat or reduced-fat mayonnaise
12 Jalapeno peppers
2 … Continue Reading

We know you love your chili peppers and love having such a nice selection of hot sauce and BBQ sauce at your fingertips right here on Insane Chicken. But when you can’t get your order fast enough, it is sometimes nice to have a basic recipe that you can use as a base so you have great flavor and the ability or spice it as you want.

This “basic” hot sauce is a super one to start out with as it is a quick and easy recipe that even a beginner cook can handle. This hot sauce recipe … Continue Reading

One of the best things around to slow cook on the grill and smoker are spare ribs.  Pork spare ribs are so juicy and delicious when cooked the right way.  Slow cooking them on the stove works great too and especially if the weather is terrible. Patience is a virtue when it comes to ribs.

Here is an easy recipe for a Spare Ribs BBQ Sauce Recipe that you can cook on the stove if you don’t want to smoke or grill them.

3 1/2 to 4 lbs. pork spareribs, uncooked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of soy sauce
3 tablespoons … Continue Reading

When it comes to barbeque sauces, trying new tastes and flavors of sauce is the best part of barbequing.  Die hard BBQ fans loves to see what taste mixes well with the different meats and enjoy tweaking different recipes to find the perfect blend of spices and flavors.

This homemade raspberry chipotle barbecue sauce is great on a few racks of your favorite style ribs or brush some chicken in the barbecue sauce and grill the chicken until done. If you like your barbecue sauce with more of a hot kick, you can increase the chipotle chili peppers according to your … Continue Reading

Here is a nice twist on a delicious favorite BBQ sauce.  This barbecue sauce is great on grilled chicken or try making some homemade chicken skewers or kabobs using this Peanut-Red Chile Barbecue Sauce Recipe. Once you have made the barbecue sauce you will want to baste your chicken in the sauce before grilling and during the grilling process. It can also be used as a chicken marinade and bake your chicken in your home oven until done.

Peanut-Red Chile BBQ Sauce Recipe

1 tablespoon canola oil (or use vegetable oil)
3″ long piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped into small … Continue Reading

If you are into home gardening you are going to want to keep your backyard garden clean and clear from all harmful pests that can destroy your home garden in just a matter of days. Here is a homemade recipe for Garlic Pepper Pest Control Spray.  This is great way to protect your garden and plants and not have to use harmful chemicals either.

Garlic Pepper Pest Control Spray Recipe

2 garlic bulbs, chopped
6 large red chili peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (not olive oil)
2 tablespoons liquid dishwashing soap
7 cups of tap water

Place the chopped garlic bulbs, chopped chili peppers and … Continue Reading

Ingredients:

• 12 chicken wings
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried basil

Directions:

1. In a shallow glass bowl combine the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper and dried basil. Mix together. Add chicken wings, cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir together again the next day.
2. Lightly oil grill and preheat to high heat.
3. Remove wings from marinade and discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken wings over preheated grill for 8 to 12 minutes each side, or until cooked through … Continue Reading
   

Hot wings are a favorite around here and we love to mix it up a bit by using different sauces that are available in the store or by creating our own sauce mixture.  Today we are thinking about some Sweet Hot Wings for the weekend and so we are going to share with you some recipes so you can make your own sweet hot wing sauce from a recipe or just grab a bottle from the store.

If you like it sweet, start with a good sauce like Bone Suckin BBQ Sauce in either regular or the Hot and it … Continue Reading

Serrano peppers are a favorite pepper in Mexican foods and salsas.  A bit hotter than a Jalapeno they can be interchanged, if desired 2 to 1.  It would take 2 jalapeno peppers to equal one Serrano.  The Serrano is found in many different dishes and sauces so let’s look at a few easy recipes for a nice Serrano Pepper Sauce recipe that you can enjoy quickly.

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Serrano peppers is a nice Chile Verde sauce. This sauce is used in many different dishes from chili verde, pork in a green sauce , … Continue Reading

For some pepper lovers the hotter the sauce the better.  The West Indies has been known to have very hot peppers and the pepper sauce there is used like a condiment much like we use Tobasco.  For the natives of the Caribbean Islands, being without the pepper sauce is a crime.

I know many of our readers enjoy hot, spicy pepper sauces so I found an easy recipe that you would enjoy with your Caribbean style foods.

West Indian Pepper Sauce Recipe

(makes about 4 cups pepper sauce)
Ingredients:
•    2lbs wiri wiri pepper or scotch bonnet peppers (stems removed)
•    1 green mango or … Continue Reading

Salads and lettuce can be a bland, tasteless vegetable without the addition of some flavoring and spice to your dish.  Some lettuces do have a bit of a bite to them like Arugula, but for the most part, it is up to the creator of the salad to bring in the flavor.  For those that love some heat, here is a great recipe to kick up your next salad.

Habanero Pepper Salad Dressing Recipe

You do need gloves on when handling the habanero pepper and refrain from touching your eyes or face.

To make the Habanero Pepper Salad Dressing, you will need 2 … Continue Reading

Pepper steak is an easy dish to make so it has become a favorite of many cooks.  There are so many different variations that you can create with simple ingredients like peppers and steak.  The American Version is a nice saucey dish usually served over rice. There are also Asian versions and many people use the Kikkoman hoisin sauce for pepper steak in the preparation of the dish.

The Chinese version works up quickly and it is delicious.  All you need is the Kikkoman Hoisin sauce, a pound of sirloins steak or round steak, cut into thin strips, 2 bell peppers … Continue Reading

There is a big difference in the flavor of apple cider vinegar based BBQ sauce from the South and a traditional sweet tomato based BBQ sauce from the Midwest.  Many people have definite opinions on what Barbeque Sauce is better and tell you too.  Both are very popular in kitchen to make, but what we see on the grocery shelves is different. That is why so many people today are turning to their old tried and true, time tested recipes for great BBQ sauces.

Apple cider is a great addition to a sauce to offset the sweetness a bit.  Here is … Continue Reading

The holidays are almost here, amazing as that sounds! That means lots of friends and family to entertain and have some fun with. But it also means, what do I serve or what can I bring with me that is easy to prepare and delicious too?

Here is an easy recipe for a delicious Pepper Spread that you can serve with any type of crackers or as a dip for fresh cut vegetables.  It is perfect for any holiday table,

Pepper Cracker Spread Recipe

1/2 of a green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 chili pepper, finely chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 to 1/2 cup olives, … Continue Reading

There is nothing quite like that taste of fresh homemade hot wings.  Making the sauce doesn’t have to be scary or hard.  Here is a good tasting simple hot wing sauce recipe that you can make easily and in very little time.   Why waste hours cooking?

4 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce
2 tablespoons of Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons crushed dried red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a medium container mix together all of the above ingredients, … Continue Reading

Hal’s Grubsteak was a restaurant located in Yuba City, California that has since closed. The restaurant was very well-known to locals as having the best BBQ sauce in town. During its hay-day it was the “in” place to grab a bite for lunch or dinner.  Their BBQ Sauce is a bit different that your typical recipe and it still quite a coveted flavor.

Since the restaurant is closed, maybe someone has the exact recipe out there, but if you are looking for a copycat replacement recipe give ours a try.

Hal’s Grubsteak Copycat BBQ Sauce Recipe

1 large can of peaches with juice
2 … Continue Reading

There is a lot of conversation regarding the proper way to make the Eastern Carolina BBQ sauce that has been around since …well, who knows. What is known is that people are very particular in how it is made and the proper way to use it on your meats. Most insist that it is not a BBQ sauce as in something that you would cook your meats with, but rather a meat flavor enhancer.
The meat should speak for itself.

However you enjoy cooking your meats, be it grilling, smoking or BBQing them, you can use a great … Continue Reading

The Scotch Bonnet pepper is also known as the Caribbean red pepper is a favorite in Caribbean cuisine as well as West African, Jamaican, and other Caribbean islands.  Lovers of the Scotch Bonnet pepper enjoy the spicy flavor and look for different ways to use this unique looking pepper.

Here is one great recipe that works with several types of meat and dishes.

Delicious Scotch Bonnet Pepper Onion Garlic Sauce Recipe

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
9-10 fresh Scotch Bonnet Peppers, chopped and seeded
3 Jalapeno Peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/8 cup of vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

In … Continue Reading

If you are unfamiliar with the Malagueta pepper, is here is some information so you can learn more about this cultural pepper. It is a type of chili pepper grown in Brazil, Mozambique and in Portugal and happens to be the most popular hot pepper in Brazil. The Malagueta Pepper is a small green chili shaped pepper that turns red once it fully matures and the heat level is similar to that of Tabasco peppers.

You will often find the Malagueta pepper used in various sauce recipes particularly sauces that are used to marinate or season poultry dishes.  It is also … Continue Reading

For our chili heads that love everything hot and hotter still, many of you have been asking for a simple to prepare Ghost Pepper hot sauce recipe that you can make at home. Here is a great one that you can make and use as a sauce for ribs or shredded pork. You can even use it as a mop sauce too.

When preparing this particular recipe, you want to protect your hands, eyes and skin while handling the hot ghost pepper so please wear an apron, goggles and gloves while handling these types of peppers.

2 cups of white vinegar
1 1/2 … Continue Reading

There are plenty of people looking for ways to cut carbs and still enjoy their favorite wings and BBQ sauces. Sugar is the main culprit and when you make your own sauce, you can adjust the sugar or use a sugar substitute. We have a great recipe for a Low Carb BBQ Sauce that you can tweak to your enjoyment level.

Eating out can be an issue for those watching their carbs and when you have a craving for some hot and spicy wings, you do have some choices available. Here is a list of the carb counts for … Continue Reading