Buffalo Wing Sauce And Hot Sauce Are Not The Same Thing. Here Are The Differences You Should Know - Tasting Table

"A spicy sauce by any name may still taste as sweet (or, uh, as spicy?), but it won't be the same thing. Buffalo wing sauce and hot sauce are the crimson beauties of capsaicin-lovers' epicurean daydreams - indeed, they share a lot of the same applications - but they're different condiments entirely, and not able to be used interchangeably in recipes."

"The key distinction between these two condiments is that Buffalo wing sauce is effectively hot sauce with the addition of butter. The butter creates Buffalo wing sauce's thicker, richer texture, while stretching that spiciness factor into a tamer bite. In fact, in a pinch, foodies can transform a half-empty bottle of hot sauce in the fridge into a lush Buffalo wing sauce by combining it with butter in a saucepan on the stove"

Buffalo wing sauce and hot sauce share capsaicin heat from chili peppers but differ in texture, color, and usage. Buffalo wing sauce is richer, smoother, and orange-toned because of added butter, which creates a thicker, creamier viscosity and mellows spiciness. Hot sauce tends to be redder, thinner, and used sparingly by the drop. Buffalo wing sauce often includes garlic powder, cayenne, and Worcestershire for tang and umami. A quick homemade Buffalo-style sauce can be made by heating roughly three parts hot sauce to one part butter, adjusting butter to reduce heat.

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