Spicy Spices and Seasonings

Artisanal hot seasonings and spices to take any recipe to the next level: 100% natural blends with chili (Chipotle, Habanero, Carolina Reaper) and quality spices, designed to precisely season grills, fajitas, roasted vegetables and everything that goes on your griddle

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What are Hot Spices and Why Use Them?

Thespicy spicesThese are seasonings made with ground chilies, pepper, cayenne, hot paprika, and other spices that add heat and depth of flavor to dishes. Unlike hot sauces (which are liquid and added at the end), hot spices are incorporated during cooking, infusing the meat, vegetables, or stew with their flavor and heat evenly. Why use them? Because they give you total control over the heat level and flavor profile of your recipes: a smoky Cajun seasoning works wonders on BBQ ribs, a chipotle seasoning enhances the flavor of any grilled meat, and a Carolina Reaper seasoning adds that extreme fire you're looking for in dishes for the brave. Our Doctor Salsas seasonings are made with natural ground chilies, select spices, and zero artificial additives. They are balanced blends that professional chefs use every day because they work, and that any home cook can use to take their cooking to the next level. If you want to go a step further and work with almost pure chili, take a look at ourchili pastesand concentrated purees for cooking.

Difference between Hot Spices, Hot Sauces, and Fresh Chillies

It is important to understand the differences in order to use each product correctly:

Spicy spices:Ground chilies and spice blends in dry form. They are added during cooking to flavor and season from within. Perfect for cooking, marinating, and seasoning before grilling.

Hot sauces:Liquid blends of chilies with vinegar, spices, and other ingredients. Added at the end or at the table as a condiment. Perfect for drizzling over finished dishes or as a side.

Fresh chilies:Natural, unprocessed chili peppers. They provide immediate fresh and spicy flavor. Perfect for cooking from scratch when you want to have exact control over the taste and intensity.

In short: if you cook regularly and want quality spices for seasoning, thespicy spicesThey are your best option. If you're looking for quick table condiments, these are it.spicy oilsThey're perfect. If you cook with fresh chili, thefresh chiliesThey give you maximum freshness and control.

How to Use Hot Spices in Cooking

  • Season meats before cooking:Rub the meat (chicken, pork, beef, lamb) with olive oil, apply the seasoning generously all over, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This allows the spices to penetrate and flavor the meat.

  • Blackening technique:To achieve that characteristic black crust of Cajun blackening, heat a cast iron skillet over very high heat, season the meat generously, and cook without moving it until the crust forms. The result is spectacular.

  • Mix with butter:Melt butter, add one or two tablespoons of hot seasoning, mix well, and use it to glaze meats, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or make gourmet popcorn.

  • Incorporate into marinades:Mix the seasoning with oil, vinegar, minced garlic, and lime juice to make an explosive marinade. Marinate the meat for at least 2 hours before cooking.

  • Add to stews and chilis:Add the seasoning at the beginning of cooking so that the spices release all their flavor during the process.

  • Sprinkle on snacks:One of the most fun ways to use them is to sprinkle them on popcorn, homemade fries, or even on ourspicy snacksand spicy nuts to take them to the next level.

  • Create your own mixes:Combine different seasonings to create your custom blend: for example, mix cajun with chipotle for a powerful smoky flavor, or mix fajitas with habanero for extra spicy fajitas.
     

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