We take pride in the fact that our sauces do not undergo fermentation, a process commonly employed by most hot sauce makers to craft their recipes. In Part Two of this series, we will discuss the history of hot sauce and another famous condiment in America, as well as our choice not to use fermentation in our sauces. In 1840, Edmund McIlhenny moved to Avery Island in southern Louisiana, where he was introduced to small chili peppers from the Tabasco region of Mexico. These peppers thrived in Avery Island's hot and sunny environment. Although the peppers were small, measuring only...
We take pride in the fact that our sauces do not undergo fermentation, a process commonly employed by most hot sauce makers to craft their recipes. In this two-part series, we will delve into the rich history of fermentation and explore the development of fermented condiments in ancient cultures. We will shed light on how these sauces have evolved into the condiments we recognize today. Finally, we will address why we don’t ferment our sauces! For over 12,000 years, humans have been harnessing the power of fermentation, and it's no wonder why. Beyond its ability to safely preserve food for...
Dear Hoff Sauce Fans, Investors, Future Investors, Followers, and Curious Lurkers,As of July 1st, I embarked on my fifth year as the President and CEO of Hoff and Pepper. When I joined over four years ago, our annual revenue was around $400,000. With no dedicated sales team, it was a collective effort to produce just enough sauce to satisfy our customers. The only formalized business process we had was for sauce-making safety. About a quarter of our revenue stemmed from the Chattanooga market. There were around 5 of us, myself included, with average compensation near $15 per hour. We couldn’t...
What can I say. It is handcrafted in small batches by people that care. It is not made by the zillions in a factory and the taste and quality of ingredients reflect its "home-like" lineage. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
JUST a drop can really add some flavor but I love adding it to soups and to ranch dressing before parties for some delightfully delicious dip. I don't think I could handle Ghost portioned the way I do with Original Hoffs or Wake Up Call but so, so good.
Perfect combination of ketchup and heat. I’ve always mixed ketchup with whatever hot sauce I’ve had at home. Not anymore, this is perfect and the ketchup is made with real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup and that gives the ketchup a great flavor. I used it to make the Hoff and pepper air fryer wings from the recipe on the website. Another go to recipe for me. Delicious!!
