Black and roasted garlic bring depth to serrano and Reaper peppers, with maple syrup contributing restrained sweetness.
black garlicmapletangy
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Pineapple and yellow bell pepper lead this habanero sauce, made with a Thunder Bay session IPA.
pineappletropicallime
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Partial profile · 5 of 6 flavors scored
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
Unscored: Smoky.
Gaps mean unknown, not zero.
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Smoked serrano, tomatillo and fruit create a sweet, tangy green sauce with a gentle smoky edge.
SmokyTomatilloFruity
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Scotch bonnet, lemon and fresh ginger give this jerk-inspired sauce a bright, aromatic character and measured heat.
gingercitrusfruity
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Partial profile · 4 of 6 flavors scored
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
Unscored: Smoky, Garlicky.
Gaps mean unknown, not zero.
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Vinegar-led, thin and splashable, with an aged-pepper bite.
VinegaryTangyPeppery
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Partial profile · 2 of 6 flavors scored
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
Unscored: Sweet, Smoky, Garlicky, Fruity.
Gaps mean unknown, not zero.
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Carolina Reaper and abundant garlic meet an oil-based texture, with vinegar and lime keeping the rich mixture lively.
garliccreamypeppery
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Partial profile · 5 of 6 flavors scored
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
Unscored: Smoky.
Gaps mean unknown, not zero.
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Carrots, garlic and tangerines support a bright, fruity habanero profile.
CitrusyCarrotGarlicky
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Partial profile · 5 of 6 flavors scored
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
Unscored: Smoky.
Gaps mean unknown, not zero.
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
A four-pepper blend brings scorpion and ghost heat to Adoboloco's spare formula of cider vinegar, salt and garlic.
Vinegarypepperygarlic
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Partial profile · 3 of 6 flavors scored
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
Unscored: Sweet, Smoky, Fruity.
Gaps mean unknown, not zero.
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Kiawe-smoked ghost peppers give a smoky Hawaiian character to a simple cider-vinegar, salt and garlic formula.
Vinegarykiawe smokegarlic
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Partial profile · 4 of 6 flavors scored
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
Unscored: Sweet, Fruity.
Gaps mean unknown, not zero.
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Ghost and Hawaiian chile peppers combine with cider vinegar, sea salt and garlic for a direct, tangy sauce.
Vinegarypepperygarlic
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Partial profile · 3 of 6 flavors scored
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
Unscored: Sweet, Smoky, Fruity.
Gaps mean unknown, not zero.
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
Pineapple and its juice dominate this sweet-tangy habanero sauce, sharpened by cider vinegar and a little garlic.
pineappletropicaltangy
Flavor & heatSource-informed
Partial profile · 5 of 6 flavors scored
Heat: 1 Mild → 5 Superhot
Unscored: Smoky.
Gaps mean unknown, not zero.
How to read this profile
Scores describe estimated intensity, not quality: 0 = not noticeable, 5 = very pronounced. A dash means not established from our sources, not zero. Shading connects adjacent known points; open sections have unscored flavors. Heat uses tiers from 1 (Mild) to 5 (Superhot), not Scoville measurements. Texture is listed separately.
Heat
The sauce’s heat tier: 1 Mild, 2 Medium, 3 Hot, 4 Extra hot, 5 Superhot. These are broad categories, not measured Scoville units.
Sweet
Sugar-like sweetness, such as honey, ripe fruit or molasses.
Sour / tangy
The sharp, mouthwatering bite of vinegar, citrus or fermentation. “Vinegary” tells you which kind.
Smoky
A smoke or char character, such as chipotle. Roasted or barrel-aged does not automatically mean smoky.
Garlicky
How much the taste of garlic stands out.
Fruity
Recognizable fruit notes, such as pineapple or mango, separate from sweetness.
Savory / umami
A broth-like, earthy or deeply rounded flavor, such as mushroom or soy. It does not mean spicy.
