Frank's Red Hot
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Frank's RedHot is a hot sauce
made from a variety of cayenne pepper
s, produced by Reckitt Benckiser
.
. Owner Jacob Frank would in 1918 contract for the Estilette Pepper Farm in Louisiana
where Adam Estilette and Frank became business partners. The two men mixed spices, vinegar
, garlic
and cayenne pepper
s and allowed them to age, and created the original blend of Frank's RedHot as it first appeared on the market in 1920.
It is known as the primary ingredient in the first buffalo wing
sauce, concocted in 1935 by Teressa Bellissimo at the Anchor Bar and Grill
in Buffalo, New York
.
In 1977 Frank's RedHot was sold to Durkee Famous Foods. Since the purchase of the Durkee brand in 1995, it is owned by Reckitt Benckiser
. Frank's is produced in Springfield, Missouri.
In 2007 Thanasi Foods
began marketing licensed Frank's RedHot flavored beef jerky and meat snacks
.
It is well-known for its commercials depicting an elderly woman (Ethel) explaining her recipes for multiple foods, usually in front of a prestigious figure (Queen Elizabeth II or a catholic priest), she will quip "I put that s*** on everything", much to the disdain of those around her. The expletive is always censored with a bleep
.
Hot sauce
Hot sauce, chili sauce or pepper sauce refers to any spicy sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredients.-Ingredients:There are many recipes for hot sauces - the common ingredient being any kind of peppers. A group of chemicals called capsaicinoids are responsible for the heat in chili peppers...
made from a variety of cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
The cayenne pepper—also known as the Guinea spice,cow-horn pepper, aleva, bird pepper,or, especially in its powdered form, red pepper—is a red, hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes and for medicinal purposes. Named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, it is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum...
s, produced by Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser plc is a global consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest producer of household products and a major producer of consumer healthcare and personal products...
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History
Frank's RedHot's recipe dates to 1896 to the Frank Tea and Spice Company in Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
. Owner Jacob Frank would in 1918 contract for the Estilette Pepper Farm in Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
where Adam Estilette and Frank became business partners. The two men mixed spices, vinegar
Vinegar
Vinegar is a liquid substance consisting mainly of acetic acid and water, the acetic acid being produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. Commercial vinegar is produced either by fast or slow fermentation processes. Slow methods generally are used with traditional...
, garlic
Garlic
Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and rakkyo. Dating back over 6,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent...
and cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
The cayenne pepper—also known as the Guinea spice,cow-horn pepper, aleva, bird pepper,or, especially in its powdered form, red pepper—is a red, hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes and for medicinal purposes. Named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, it is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum...
s and allowed them to age, and created the original blend of Frank's RedHot as it first appeared on the market in 1920.
It is known as the primary ingredient in the first buffalo wing
Buffalo wings
A Buffalo wing, hot wing or wing is a chicken wing section that is traditionally fried unbreaded and then coated in sauce...
sauce, concocted in 1935 by Teressa Bellissimo at the Anchor Bar and Grill
Anchor Bar
Anchor Bar is a restaurant located in Buffalo, New York which was the birthplace of spicy chicken wings, known outside the Buffalo area as Buffalo wings. The restaurant was initially established in 1935. Teressa Bellissimo is credited with the creation of the dish when she deep-fried some wings and...
in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
.
In 1977 Frank's RedHot was sold to Durkee Famous Foods. Since the purchase of the Durkee brand in 1995, it is owned by Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser plc is a global consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest producer of household products and a major producer of consumer healthcare and personal products...
. Frank's is produced in Springfield, Missouri.
In 2007 Thanasi Foods
Thanasi Foods
THANASI Foods is a small manufacturer and distributor of packaged snack foods. Products distributed by THANASI Foods are available in convenience stores, grocery stores, and drug stores in the United States and Canada.-History:...
began marketing licensed Frank's RedHot flavored beef jerky and meat snacks
Sausage
A sausage is a food usually made from ground meat , mixed with salt, herbs, and other spices, although vegetarian sausages are available. The word sausage is derived from Old French saussiche, from the Latin word salsus, meaning salted.Typically, a sausage is formed in a casing traditionally made...
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It is well-known for its commercials depicting an elderly woman (Ethel) explaining her recipes for multiple foods, usually in front of a prestigious figure (Queen Elizabeth II or a catholic priest), she will quip "I put that s*** on everything", much to the disdain of those around her. The expletive is always censored with a bleep
Bleep censor
A bleep censor is the replacement of profanity or classified information with a beep sound , in television or radio...
.
Products
Today, the company produces flavors based on the original recipe:- Frank's Original RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce
- Frank's RedHot XTRA Hot Sauce
- Frank's RedHot Buffalo Sandwich Sauce
- Frank's RedHot Chile n Lime Hot Sauce
- Frank's RedHot Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce
- Frank's RedHot Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce
- Frank's RedHot Caesar Spicer
- Frank's RedHot Gold Fever Zing Sauce (Foodservice Only)
- Frank's RedHot Wiener Sauce
- Frank's RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce**
See also
- CondimentCondimentA condiment is an edible substance, such as sauce or seasoning, added to food to impart a particular flavor, enhance its flavor, or in some cultures, to complement the dish. Many condiments are available packaged in single-serving sachets , like mustard or ketchup, particularly when supplied with...
- Scoville heat scaleScoville scaleThe Scoville scale is a measurement of the spicy heat of a chili pepper. The number of Scoville heat units indicates the amount of capsaicin present. Capsaicin is a chemical compound that stimulates chemoreceptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membranes.The scale is named after...
- List of hot sauces
External links
- Frank's RedHot - Official Home Page
- Frank's RedHot on the ChilliWorld Scoville Scale
- Franks RedHot Canada