Hot Sauces & Spicy Sauces — Tabasco, Cholula, Frank's RedHot and the best hot sauces imported from the United States

American hot sauces — a national passion

In the United States, hot sauce is far more than a simple condiment. It's a culture in its own right. Millions of Americans keep their favourite bottle in their bag, on their desk or in their kitchen. From scrambled eggs in the morning to a burger at lunch, tacos in the evening to chicken wings at the weekend — heat finds its way into everything.

The diversity is immense. Every region has its recipes and ingredients — Louisiana with its flavours built on quality vinegar and Cayenne peppers like Tabasco and Crystal, Texas with smokier spices, California with sriracha and its Asian derivatives, Korea with Samyang Buldak. Heat levels range from gently warm to extreme — Carolina Reaper and Ghost Pepper for those who love intense sensations. Fruits like habanero, mango and pineapple bring fruity flavours that balance the heat of the chilli.

Tabasco — the world's most iconic hot sauce

Tabasco is the absolute reference. Founded in 1868 in Louisiana by Edmund McIlhenny, the recipe has not changed in 150 years — Tabasco peppers, salt and grain vinegar, aged in white oak barrels for three years. Quality natural ingredients, a bright and tangy flavour that instantly wakes up any dish. Our shop stocks all the varieties available in US import — Original Red, Green Jalapeño, Chipotle, Habanero, Scorpion, Buffalo Style, Sweet & Spicy... A few drops on your eggs, pizza, soup or Bloody Mary and the result is unbeatable.

Frank's RedHot — the original Buffalo Wings recipe

Frank's RedHot is the original recipe that gave birth to the legendary Buffalo chicken wings in the 1960s in Buffalo, New York. Made with Cayenne peppers, vinegar, garlic and salt — a balanced profile between heat and acidity. Not the hottest, but the most versatile — perfect on wings, burgers, tacos, nachos and even pasta. Its natural ingredients and fruity flavours make it an essential reference.

Cholula — fruity spices from Mexico

Cholula is the Mexican hot sauce that has conquered every American table. From Chapala, Jalisco, its arbol and piquin peppers give it moderate heat and unique fruity aromas. The range includes Original, Chili Lime, Chili Garlic, Chili Chipotle, Sweet Habanero — recipes with varied spices to suit every palate.

Crystal, Texas Pete, Louisiana Brand & Trappey's — the American South

Crystal is the emblem of New Orleans — milder, with pure Cayenne pepper flavours and a subtle vinegar. Texas Pete is the go-to reference in the South-East US for chicken wings. Louisiana Brand has been made in New Iberia since 1928 with quality natural ingredients. Trappey's offers the Red Devil Cayenne Pepper and a West Indian Style version with Caribbean spices.

Slap Ya Mama, Da'Bomb & Tapatío

Slap Ya Mama offers cajun recipes with bayou spices — Cajun Hot, Cajun Pepper, Jalapeño and Wing Sauce Buffalo. Da'Bomb Beyond Insanity is the cult extreme hot sauce made famous by the Hot Ones show — to be used with extreme caution. Tapatío is the California reference, found in every Mexican and tex-mex restaurant with its balanced chilli aromas.

Tajín & Samyang — flavours from further afield

Tajín is the Mexican chilli-lime-salt condiment that transforms fruits, vegetables and cocktails — available in Chile Lime, Chamoy and Mild. Samyang Buldak offers the viral Korean hot sauces — Original and 2x Spicy — with intense chilli and grilled chicken flavours.

Carolina Reaper and extreme heat

For lovers of intense heat, our selection includes references made with the world's hottest peppers — Carolina Reaper, Ghost Pepper, Scorpion Pepper, Habanero... Extreme spice recipes available for delivery across Europe.

Why are these hot sauces unavailable in regular supermarkets?

Authentic American hot sauces — rare Tabasco varieties, the full Cholula range, Da'Bomb Beyond Insanity or Slap Ya Mama — are not available in mainstream European supermarkets. Pop's America imports them directly from the United States and delivers across Europe. Every product is available in our online shop with the best-before date displayed before purchase.