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Alright, so I decided to tackle this whole “Joe Rogan hot sauce” thing. I kept seeing it pop up online, and I’m a sucker for spicy stuff, so I figured, why not? I went on a mission to figure out what exactly is in this legendary concoction, and let me tell you, the internet is a wild place. Lots of speculation, not a lot of concrete answers. But I’m stubborn, so I dug in.
The Hunt Begins
I started by watching a bunch of Rogan’s podcasts, hoping he’d casually drop the recipe. No such luck. The man keeps his secrets close to the vest. Then I hit up Reddit – of course, there’s a whole subreddit dedicated to this. I scrolled through tons of posts, finding a few common threads.
Possible Ingredients
I saw a lot of these:
- Habaneros: Okay, makes sense. Gotta have that heat.
- Scotch Bonnets: Even hotter. This stuff is serious.
- Garlic: A classic. Always a good addition.
- Vinegar: For that tang and to keep it from going bad, I guess.
- Some Kind of Sweetener: Maybe honey? Maple syrup? Brown sugar? The mystery deepens.
My Experiment
Based on my deep dive, I grabbed some ingredients and decided to wing it. I figured, I’d start with a base of habaneros, add some garlic, vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness. I like things really, really hot, so I tossed in a couple of Scotch Bonnets, too. Don’t try this at home, kids. Or do, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.
I roasted the peppers and garlic in the oven first to mellow them out a bit. The smell was something else. My eyes were watering, but I pressed on.
Then everything in a blender it will gone. The blender worked so will. After that, it looked so smooth.
Did it work?
I blended everything up until it was nice and smooth, then I tasted it. My face instantly turned red. It was fiery, alright, but also surprisingly flavorful. I think the honey was a good call – it added a nice sweetness to balance out the insane heat. Did I nail the exact Joe Rogan recipe? Probably not. But I created something pretty darn good, and that’s good enough for me. Plus, now my fridge is stocked with a hot sauce that’ll clear my sinuses for the next month. Mission accomplished, I’d say.
