Mk13: “SHOTS! *TACO”
Inspiration for SHOTS!: “A replacement for Salt and Lime after taking a shot of Tequila. But inspiration doesn’t always equal outcome! But it IS a perfect Taco Sauce!”
After the contest night promise of a Tequila-finisher didn’t materialize, when Andrew Shute came over for the requiem cooking of the part’s aftermath, my choice was to make a useful sauce modeled specifically after a spicier version of Tapatio that would pair with Tequila well. I sought the help of AI for the first time, and I regret that. What materialized has stabilized into an all-purpose hot sauce ideal for use on a Taco - an elevated, hotter version of a standard sauce, but without the bite needed for a Tequila finisher. It’s a perfect all-around sauce though!
Color of Final Sauce
Deep Orange
Flavor Profile
Fully flavored and spicy, cumin and coriander heavy with Cilantro apparent
Heat Level (0-6)
3+
Date Created
11/20/2024
Location
Los Angeles, CA
1oz Bottles Produced in Total
47
Bottle & Label Specifics
Amber Glass bottle. White Holographic Foil Label
pH and Shelf Stability
3.1, Shelf Stable w/o cooling. Trace amount of xantham gum used to prevent separation.
Fermented Peppers
N/A
Fresh Peppers
”Super Chili”, Habañero, Pequin, Orange Bell Pepper
Pepper Preparation
Half of fresh peppers roasted prior to cooking. 1/4 of all peppers added after cooking for freshness.
Fruit & Vegetables
Pineapple, Pear, Apple, Lime Zest, Lime juice, Onion, Fermented and fresh Garlic
Additional Ingredients
Tequila, Cliantro, Agavé Nectar
Spices & Salt/Pepper
Cumin, Coriander, Paprika, Oregano, Salt, Pepper
Vinegar(s)
Rice Vinegar
