Is A.1.the real number one steak sauce?
Or is it more of a number two?
Here's A.1. steak sauces ranked from worst to best.
A.1.'s Cracked Peppercorn is — as the name suggests — infused with the flavors of cracked
peppercorn.You won't find any whole peppercorns in this A.1.. steak sauce, but you will find black pepper in it.
Kind of.
While black pepper is pretty easy to find in restaurants, stores, and on kitchen tables,
it can't be as easily found in this sauce flavor.
The A.1. Cracked Peppercorn sauce, flavor aside, isn't as easy to find as many of the other A.1. varieties.
It's supposedly still being sold, but it's so hard to find this sauce that the Kraft
brand had to clarify that this product is still a thing.
That's a big-time fail, but considering it completely fails to deliver any real peppercorn
flavor, don't worry about missing out.
There's nothing like adding a bit of spice to your life, and whether you choose to do
so through seasoning or sauce, there are numerous ways to do so.
A.1. has several spicy sauces among its featured condiments, one of them being the A.1.
Spicy Chipotle Sauce.
Of course, when we say chipotle, we're referring to the jalapeño chipotle pepper commonly
used in Mexican dishes.
The pepper is spicy, with an earthy and smoky flavor to it, so it's the perfect spice to
add to sauce and get an extra kick out of your steak.
A.1.'s spicy sauce isn't overwhelmingly spicy like many peppers can be, and while many consumers
give this rave reviews, there's one thing holding this sauce back — accessibility.
Unlike some of the other A.1.
flavors, this sauce isn't that easy to find in stores or online: other than that, it's a solid sauce.
A.1.'s Smoky Black Pepper sauce is a lot like the Cracked Peppercorn flavor, as it is made
with black pepper and attempts to take on the nice, light flavor that a sprinkle of
this kitchen staple brings to meat.
"Mom, he's putting A.1.
Steak sauce on his hamburger!!"
"My dear nephew, what is a hamburger, chopped ham?!"
Right off the bat, this is already better than the other pepper flavor because it's
a lot easier to find both online and in stores.
But reviews are widely varied: Some find that the sauce is too peppery, while others felt
it had the right amount of spice and enjoyed the smokey, peppery flavor.
Bottom line?
When it comes time to compare them to other varieties, it's clear that the general consensus
is to look elsewhere — unless you really like pepper.
Which, to be fair, you can add via your own spice cabinet.
There are many ways to add spice to your meals, and a popular hot sauce used to do so is Tabasco sauce.
Perhaps you grew up fearing the sauce and the notorious kick it brings, but it's more
than likely you grew out of that fear and grew to appreciate the extra heat.
Love Tabasco?
Good news!
A.1.'s Bold & Spicy Sauce is a condiment made with the popular Tabasco sauce.
This steak sauce brings a spicier kick than some of the other products A.1.
has but it isn't as spicy as we feel it should be.
If you're someone who likes things hot, Bold and Spicy may come off as a little disappointing,
but other than that, it's a wonderful sauce — especially if you're someone who can't
handle too much heat.
Many sauces are sweet and tangy, while others have a sharp kick, which pairs wonderfully
with some savory meat.
Condiments like A.1.'s Sweet Hickory steak sauce blends the flavors of savory garlic
and onions with some sweeter, acidic, and wonderful tomato puree.
This makes for a sweet, smooth, and delicious sauce, great to use on your next grilled steak dinner.
The product doesn't have as strong of a flavor as the original A.1.
sauce, but it's still a light, nice sauce to add to any dish.
Have you ever wanted a sauce for your steak with a little more substance?
This is the sauce for you: It's much like their original, except that it's thicker.
A.1.'s Thick and Hearty steak sauce takes on the flavor of the original A.1.
sauce but holds its shape much better than the other sauce.
In regards to flavor, the Thick and Hearty Sauce tastes a whole lot like the original
— so if you've had the original A.1.
sauce, then you know what you're in for.
We could easily see ourselves using this steak sauce to top a hamburger or the occasional
piece of steak, or even better?
For dipping our fries into.
There is a scattered review here or there that feels as though the thicker sauce is
also a little sweeter than the original, but other than that, this sauce is a wonderful
addition to any meal that calls for a flavorful addition to some meat.
Sweet chili sauce is a wonderful addition to any dish you want an extra kick to, from
egg rolls to a nice pork roast.
While the A.1. sauces are branded towards steaks, you can use them for just about anything, and that
includes the brand's Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce.
It's a sweet-but-hot take on the classic steak sauce, and it definitely delivers on that front.
The flavor is absolutely fantastic: The sweet tomatoes balance out the hotness of the cayenne
and red peppers wonderfully, and the garlic also adds a whole other dimension.
It's a total win — both for taste and versatility.
While there are other flavors that we feel embody the A.1.
flavor a bit better, if you're looking for something spicy from the steak sauce brand,
the Sweet Chili Garlic sauce is one of the best.
As far as we're concerned, the best of the best is still the sauce that made A.1.
so popular to begin with: The Original A.1.
steak sauce.
The classic condiment is a staple for many steak lovers, and it's no wonder.
The taste is tangy thanks to the use of orange puree, and the addition of tomato, garlic,
and other spices makes for an incredibly flavorful experience no matter what it's added to.
It even works well as a marinade, or with non-meat dishes including vegetables and even salads.
Not only is this sauce extremely versatile in what you can use it on, but it's also super easy to find.
With its ease of access, unforgettable, unmatchable savory flavor, and versatility, there's no
reason why the original A.1.
steak sauce shouldn't be in everyone's kitchen.
"Wait, it's not done."
… "Now, it's done."