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Tabasco sauce has made its mark throughout the culinary world as a great condiment for Cajun and many other types of dishes. Less well-known is Tabasco's history and primary location on a vibrant island in southern Louisiana.
McIlhenny's Great Hot Pepper Recipe
Created by Edmund McIlhenny after the American Civil War, Tabasco derives from hot capsicum peppers and salt native to the island, which like other parts of southern Louisiana, contains a salt dome buried beneath the land.
This special Avery Island salt gives Tabasco its special flavor and attracts tourists each year, especially to a family-friendly factory tour and great gift shops specializing in Louisiana, Mardi Gras, and Tabasco souvenirs.

