Yeah my experience with Tabasco puts it around jalapeno level. 5000 is like a mild Anaheim. Tabasco is way hotter than that.
Would love to try a thick hot sauce made of Tabasco, especially after your description of the base flavor. The vinegar heavily limits applications
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