Recipes for Hot Sauce Unopened

Safe ways to use hot sauce unopened past its expiration date

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

A quick and easy stir-fry recipe using expired hot sauce to add a kick of heat. The hot sauce is safe to consume and enhances the flavors of the dish.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons expired hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the expired hot sauce and soy sauce together. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken slices and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour in the hot sauce mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the spicy chicken stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
  9. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Spicy Black Bean Dip

Spicy Black Bean Dip

A flavorful dip made with expired hot sauce and black beans. The heat from the hot sauce complements the creaminess of the black beans, creating a delicious dip.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons expired hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips or vegetable sticks, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the black beans, expired hot sauce, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
  4. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve the spicy black bean dip with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
  6. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Hot Sauce-Infused Grilled Shrimp

Hot Sauce-Infused Grilled Shrimp

A spicy and tangy dish made with hot sauce unopened, marinated grilled shrimp that is perfect for a summer barbecue.

Prep time:
40 minutes
Cook time:
6 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce unopened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine hot sauce unopened, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat well. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  5. Serve hot sauce-infused grilled shrimp as an appetizer or main dish.
  6. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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