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Which cayenne pepper is best for making buffalo sauce from scratch?

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  • Cayenne varieties (slim cayenne vs. thick-walled varieties)
  • Fresh vs. dried vs. powder comparison
  • Heat level by variety
  • Sourcing: grocery / garden / specialty / online
  • What Frank's uses (aged pepper mash — not powder)