Re: All fall short of the old standard set by Vera . . . 
| October 19, 2016 11:58PM |
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Russo Loco Wrote:
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> (Added 10/18/16): Also, IMHO, 'Pepper
> Plant' - especially the 'Chunky Garlic' ver-
> sion, is a far superior hot sauce to Tabasco.
> The former has a rich flavor while the latter -
> actually a Louisiana hot sauce, not Mexican -
> is a bit hotter but falls short on the flavor side.
Brian Shoup Wrote:
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> ...Cholula. The original is best.
> [www.cholula.com]
A very close second, Brian -
Cholula is definitely better known and more widely distributed than Pepper Plant, and is a far more acceptable substitute than Tobasco, IMHO. But nothing compares to Vera's home-made at Kelly's Café in Chama, as experienced in the 'Olden Days' of the D&RGW - genuine 'three-beer' chili.*
- Willie
* Minimum of three (3, count 'em, 3) VERY COLD beers required to wash down a taco-enchilada-relleno combo plate.
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> (Added 10/18/16): Also, IMHO, 'Pepper
> Plant' - especially the 'Chunky Garlic' ver-
> sion, is a far superior hot sauce to Tabasco.
> The former has a rich flavor while the latter -
> actually a Louisiana hot sauce, not Mexican -
> is a bit hotter but falls short on the flavor side.
Brian Shoup Wrote:
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> ...Cholula. The original is best.
> [www.cholula.com]
A very close second, Brian -
Cholula is definitely better known and more widely distributed than Pepper Plant, and is a far more acceptable substitute than Tobasco, IMHO. But nothing compares to Vera's home-made at Kelly's Café in Chama, as experienced in the 'Olden Days' of the D&RGW - genuine 'three-beer' chili.*
- Willie
* Minimum of three (3, count 'em, 3) VERY COLD beers required to wash down a taco-enchilada-relleno combo plate.
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