I tried the black label El Yucateco after many recommendations, gotta say it was a miss on me. It tasted too roasted and bitter, almost burnt tasting. Just wasn't my jam but always happy to try new sauces.
by DustyBanjo
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Iron315
Ive found it adds a great “smoked” flavor to dishes, espescially meats, when im too lazy to actually run the smoker for hours. it is very very strong though and a little goes a long way. if grilling is your thing try mixing a few drops in with some bbq sauce before you grill your meat. ive found it pairs very well with sweeter bbq sauces, but thats personal preference.
MeanTomato13
I just finished a bottle of this, im not rushing to get a new one, but i did enjoy the smokiness.
JamesmasterJam
I really like it on eggs but not on much else.
culinarydude
It’s a little too smoky for me.
OGBRedditThrowaway
This is definitely an acquired taste. I had the same opinion as everyone else the first time I used it, but on subsequent uses, I really came to like it. Bacon cheddar mac and other things with cheese were my favorite things to use it with, and dishes that had a southwestern bent.
LamonsterZone
Many recommendations? This sauce is almost universally disliked.
Zarkboy
To me it tastes like the black salsa at Baja Fresh. I enjoy it.
Known_Listen_1775
I fucking love this sauce
chameleonsafoot
Love this shit
OreoSpeedwaggon
I’ll take it off your hands if you’re offering.
penihilist
Agreed, I don’t hate it but it kind of tastes like plastic to me
Kingof0ldSchool
It reminds me of making smoked pepper flakes. I used to make jalapeño, habanero and ghost pepper flakes. It has a very similar taste just in sauce form.
djent_in_my_tent
I like their other products, but this one is a nope
So smoky that it tastes like campfire ash
Korean_Street_Pizza
Find the fattiest pork you can, roast it for hours. Slice thick fatty chunks. Add this sauce. It’s amazing.
Ali_D_Fin
Tacos and pulled pork!
BoobyPlumage
Man I love that stuff on pizza. I do like really peaty scotch too so I know the flavor isn’t for everyone
timsstuff
At risk of sounding like a broken record…1/4 bottle in a pot of chili. Trust me.
Sullypants1
Put that shit on everything
Spaceman_Spliff_42
Honestly el yucateco is basic and over rated. It’s *ok*, and I’ll totally use it if there are no better options, there are just sooo many better options
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Ive found it adds a great “smoked” flavor to dishes, espescially meats, when im too lazy to actually run the smoker for hours. it is very very strong though and a little goes a long way. if grilling is your thing try mixing a few drops in with some bbq sauce before you grill your meat. ive found it pairs very well with sweeter bbq sauces, but thats personal preference.
I just finished a bottle of this, im not rushing to get a new one, but i did enjoy the smokiness.
I really like it on eggs but not on much else.
It’s a little too smoky for me.
This is definitely an acquired taste. I had the same opinion as everyone else the first time I used it, but on subsequent uses, I really came to like it. Bacon cheddar mac and other things with cheese were my favorite things to use it with, and dishes that had a southwestern bent.
Many recommendations? This sauce is almost universally disliked.
To me it tastes like the black salsa at Baja Fresh. I enjoy it.
I fucking love this sauce
Love this shit
I’ll take it off your hands if you’re offering.
Agreed, I don’t hate it but it kind of tastes like plastic to me
It reminds me of making smoked pepper flakes. I used to make jalapeño, habanero and ghost pepper flakes. It has a very similar taste just in sauce form.
I like their other products, but this one is a nope
So smoky that it tastes like campfire ash
Find the fattiest pork you can, roast it for hours. Slice thick fatty chunks. Add this sauce. It’s amazing.
Tacos and pulled pork!
Man I love that stuff on pizza. I do like really peaty scotch too so I know the flavor isn’t for everyone
At risk of sounding like a broken record…1/4 bottle in a pot of chili. Trust me.
Put that shit on everything
Honestly el yucateco is basic and over rated. It’s *ok*, and I’ll totally use it if there are no better options, there are just sooo many better options
A little too smokey for my taste