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Ocean Casino Resort and Hank Sauce: The Hottest Collaboration of the Season

Published: June 2023

From bets heating up to some of the spiciest cuisine on Atlantic City’s boardwalk, Ocean Casino Resort is the epicenter of all things sizzling and sensational. And, for the last five years, we’ve been providing hot times to exceptional clientele.

Now, to mark half a decade of fun and flavor, we’re teaming up with the local spice maestros at Hank Sauce to create a sizzling sauce as hot as the action on our gaming floors. 

Across The Boards is the spicy new sauce for those who prefer life with a little kick. With balanced heat and a well-rounded, versatile flavor, it’s the limited-time-only sauce you’re going to want to get your hands on as soon as possible.

Introducing the Artisans at Hank Sauce

Hank Sauce is an independent hot sauce producer founded in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Started by three friends with a garage and a recipe for a unique herb-infused, mild hot sauce, Hank Sauce is now sold in stores across the nation. Though their popularity and line have grown, their ethos has stayed the same.

While Matt, Josh, and the eponymous Hank (flavor mastermind of the crew) have expanded their operations immensely over almost 20 years, they’ve never strayed far from home. To this day, they keep production in-state with a modern packaging facility in Millville, New Jersey. 

Hank’s seasonal and collaborative efforts span the flavor spectrum, but he has four core flavors that he considers his essential canon:

 

  • Herb Infused (the original)
  • Cilanktro (cilantro-based)
  • Camouflage (sweet and zesty)
  • Hank’s Heat (for verified spice lovers)

Meet the Sauce: Across The Boards

Across The Boards is a flavor-packed differential from Hank’s core four. It’s a manageably hot and slightly sweet sauce designed to complement a wide variety of foods.

The whimsical and convivial nature of Ocean Casino Resort’s fifth birthday allowed Hank to “get more creative” with Across The Boards. The result is something both mouthwatering and magical. 

Across The Boards’ mildly spicy and unique flavor profile is achieved using two no-longer top-secret ingredients:

 

  • Fresno chiles – Fresnos are similar to jalapenos in flavor and appearance, but a bit more sweet and smoky. They’re named after Fresno County in California, where the variety still grows plentifully today. They lend Across The Boards the heat that invites spice-level enthusiasts to try it on anything. 

 

  • Blue agave – What do exceptional hot sauce and premium tequila have in common? They’re both made with blue agave. The plant is known for giving classic Mexican spirits their signature flavor and alcoholic kick when distilled and refined. But in Across The Boards, blue agave syrup provides a tangible sweetness to balance against the heat of the chiles. 

While it’s tasty enough to eat straight off of a spoon (though you may want to have a glass of water nearby), Across The Boards pairs brilliantly with many different foods. To maximize flavor on your plate, consider mixing this signature sauce with:

 

  • Honey – Hank advises that increasing the sweetness of his sauces with a dash of honey makes them perfect accompaniments for crisp, savory delights. Stir some up and pair with chicken and waffles, coconut shrimp, or sweet potato fries for a delectable dipping experience.

 

  • Cocktails – Across The Boards has some notably Latin flavors—meaning it’s basically begging to bring some fuego to a classic Margarita. Likewise, other traditionally spicy drinks, such as Bloody Maries or Micheladas, can be elevated to a new dimension with a few healthy dashes.

 

  • Your favorite dishes – From Amada’s tempting tapas to Zhen Bang Noodle & Sushi’s powerful pad thai, Ocean Casino Resort’s varied dining options all have one thing in common: they pair perfectly with Across The Boards. And, when the time comes to leave Ocean Casino Resort, this spicy souvenir will remind you of the good times when you enjoy it at home.

Much like the potential for fun inside Ocean Casino Resort, there’s no limit on the possible pairings for Across The Boards' uniquely tangy hit of spice. If you want to try this once-in-a-lifetime flavor, your chance is coming soon.

About the Event: A Birthday Bash at Bottled

Across The Boards will be available at Bottled during Ocean Casino Resort’s Fifth Birthday Pop-up shop. To celebrate five years of action and entertainment, we’ve whipped up a slew of surprises for our friends and guests.

During this limited-time event, come in and experience our signature-made:

 

  • Beer
  • Hot sauce
  • Chocolate martini-flavored spirit
  • Chocolate bar

These limited-edition items will be available from May 26th until September 4th. If you want to spice up your life (and your dishes), visit Ocean Casino Resort to pick up some Across The Boards and sample the other unique offerings we have available for our fifth birthday extravaganza. 

Sources: 

Hank Sauce. About Us. https://www.hanksauce.com/pages/about-us

Eater. The Little Pepper That Could. https://www.eater.com/2018/7/11/17537702/fresno-chili-pepper-history-taste

Consejo Regulador del Tequila. Making Tequila. https://www.crt.org.mx/index.php/en/el-tequila-2/making-tequila

 

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