Recipes for Hot Pepper Sauce Commercially Bottled Opened

Safe ways to use hot pepper sauce commercially bottled opened past its expiration date

Spicy Hot Pepper Sauce Chicken Stir-Fry

Spicy Hot Pepper Sauce Chicken Stir-Fry

A fiery and flavorful chicken stir-fry made with slightly expired hot pepper sauce.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (commercially bottled, opened, slightly expired)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat everything.
  6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Serve the spicy hot pepper sauce chicken stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
  8. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Spicy Hot Pepper Pasta

Spicy Hot Pepper Pasta

A delicious pasta dish that uses expired hot pepper sauce to add a spicy kick. The sauce is safe to consume as it is within 365 days of the expiry date.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp expired hot pepper sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pan. Sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce and expired hot pepper sauce. Stir well to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
  8. Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Spicy Hot Pepper Chicken Wings

Spicy Hot Pepper Chicken Wings

These crispy chicken wings are tossed in a flavorful sauce made with expired hot pepper sauce. It is safe to use as it is within 365 days of the expiry date.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
50 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup expired hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken wings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  4. Place the coated wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together the expired hot pepper sauce, melted butter, honey, and soy sauce.
  7. Toss the baked wings in the hot pepper sauce mixture until evenly coated.
  8. Place the coated wings back on the baking sheet and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized.
  9. Serve the spicy hot pepper chicken wings hot as an appetizer or main dish.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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