Marshall’s Haute Sauce – Serrano Ginger Lemongrass – Portland, OR

Sarah Marshall is going to change the way you think about using hot sauce. Sarah was a social worker in another life, who started hosting cooking classes for kids and families as a means of building connections among individuals in difficult situations. Her passion grew, she became a Master Canner, and out of this, she and her husband Dirk launched Marshall’s Haute Sauce in 2011. They have built an amazing Portland-based operation of small-batch, artisanal hot sauces that are most likely not what you think of when you picture hot sauce. While today’s offer of Serrano Ginger Lemongrass Haute Sauce is delicious when sprinkled on to any dish to add a little kick, it shines as a recipe building block, and not just as an afterthought. When I met Sarah at the Portland State University Farmer’s Market to pick up our sauce order, she told me I had to try her recipe for Coconut Milk Poached Halibut With Dulse Gremolata – say no more, Sarah; we are in. The tangy ginger with a serrano zip and aromatic lemongrass is harmonious. The dish is delicious and the sauce simply steals the spotlight. So not only did we gain a new go-to kitchen staple, but we also experienced a total paradigm shift. Order some Haute Sauce and don’t look back.