hot sauce substitutes

what are you making?

• Baking
• Cooking
• Frying
• Raw
• Dessert
• Savory
• Sauce
• Marinade
• Dressing
• Drink

popular in these dishes

• Meatloaf
• Omelet
• Pasta
• Soup
• Stir Fry

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

things people ask

• What can I substitute for Hot Sauce?
  There are 12 substitutes for Hot Sauce in our database. The highest-rated option is Sriracha, based on function match analysis.
• How do I choose the best Hot Sauce substitute?
  Consider what role Hot Sauce plays in your recipe (binding, moisture, flavor, etc.) and pick a substitute with a high function match percentage. Our function match score shows how well each substitute replicates the original's properties.
• Can I use the same amount of substitute as Hot Sauce?
  Not always. Each substitute has a specific ratio listed — for example, you might need more or less of the substitute to achieve the same result. Check the ratio shown on each substitution card above.