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Best Hot Sauce for Wings: My No-BS Wing Guide
I've burned wings. I've under-fried wings. I've made wings so soggy they slid off the bone like they'd given up on life. And somewhere in that pile of failures, I... Read more...
Does Hot Sauce Go Bad?
For those who love adding heat to their food, hot sauce is an essential. But just how long does a bottle of your favorite sauce last? Let’s break down the... Read more...
Add Some Heat to Your Event with Custom-Labeled 13 Stars Hot Sauce
Add Some Heat to Your Event with Custom-Labeled 13 Stars Hot Sauce At 13 Stars Hot Sauce, we believe every event deserves a spicy twist. Now offering custom-label hot sauce... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Picking Habanero Peppers at the Perfect Time
When to Pick Your Perfect Habanero Peppers Read more...
History of the Jalapeño Pepper
At one point or another, you've likely tried a jalapeno pepper. Maybe you've added some to your nachos, tacos, or salsa. However, do you know anything about the history of... Read more...
History of the Ghost Pepper
At first glance, the Ghost Pepper may seem like just another fiery chili. But it's much more than that. Known by the scientific name Capsicum chinense, this pepper has a... Read more...
The History of Vinegar
There are currently a lot of different types of vinegar on the market but where did vinegar originate from? Read more...
The Different Types of Vinegar
As the most widely available and easily manufactured mild acid, Vinegar has historically had a wide variety of industrial, domestic, and culinary uses. Read more...
How to Stop the Burning After Eating Chili Peppers
As a right of passage to all chili-heads and hot sauce lovers alike there are times where the spice gets the best of you. From the sweating to the gut... Read more...
How to Stop Hot Pepper Burns
So you forgot to wear gloves. Been there; done that.  There is more than one way to treat a pepper burn. This blog post will cover some of the other... Read more...
History of the Poblano
As one of the main ingredients of our new sauce Big Red One it seemed fitting to provide some backstory on the ever popular dark green chili. The reasonings behind why we... Read more...
What is the scoville scale?
I am sure a majority of you are generally familiar with the basics of the scoville scale. The higher on the scale the hotter the chili. It's as simple as... Read more...