The Best Hot Sauces, According to Food & Wine Editors
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Hot sauce can bring the heat as well as tangy, sweet, or fruity balance to a snack or dish. We tested popular store-bought hot sauces to help guide you when deciding which hot sauce to use in your cooking.
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The 24 Best Hot Sauces According to Serious Eats Staffers
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