Tabasco sauce

Tabasco Sauce

Tabasco sauce (/təˈbæskoʊ/ tə-BAS-koh) is a brand of hot sauce made exclusively from tabasco peppers (Capsicum frutescens var. tabasco), vinegar, and salt. It is produced by McIlhenny Company of Avery Island, Louisiana.

Etymology

The term "Tabasco" is of Nahuatl origin, from the word "Tabasco", which means "place where the soil is hot and humid". It is named after the Mexican state of Tabasco where the pepper variety was originally cultivated.

History

Tabasco sauce was first produced in 1868 by Edmund McIlhenny, a Maryland-born former banker who moved to Louisiana around 1840. McIlhenny initially used discarded cologne bottles to distribute his sauce to family and friends, and in 1868 he started to sell to the public.

Usage

Tabasco sauce is commonly used as a condiment to add heat and flavor to dishes. It is a key ingredient in many recipes, including Bloody Marys, Buffalo wings, and Cajun dishes.

Related Terms

• Hot sauce
• Capsicum
• Scoville scale
• Condiment
• Cajun cuisine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Tabasco sauce
• Wikipedia's article - Tabasco sauce

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