Hillbilly Hot Sauce

Tennessee Bob's signature sauce: a smoky, medium-heat blend from the Great Smoky Mountains. Jalapenos, habaneros, and sweet bell peppers meet apple cider vinegar and natural hickory smoke for a balanced sauce with serious flavor depth.

At a glance

• Heat level: Medium
• Peppers: Jalapeno (2,500 to 8,000 SHU) and habanero (100,000 to 350,000 SHU)
• Size: 5 oz
• Key ingredients: Red peppers, jalapenos, habaneros, apple cider vinegar, paprika, natural hickory seasoning
• Style: Smoky Tennessee-style hot sauce
• Maker: Tennessee Bob, Rancho Del Fuego

Best for

• Nashville hot chicken and hot wings
• Hillbilly huevos rancheros for breakfast
• Creamy pasta and grilled vegetables
• Mixed with mayo or sour cream for a spicy remoulade
• Greens, fried foods, and BBQ
• Gifts for anyone who likes their heat with smoke

How to use

Marinate wings with butter, honey, or molasses for Hillbilly Hot Wings. Splash on eggs, mix into mayo for a remoulade, or use as a daily table sauce.

Flavor profile

Hickory smoke up front, balanced jalapeno-habanero heat through the middle, apple cider vinegar tang on the finish.

About Tennessee Bob

Tennessee Bob's hot sauces come from Rancho Del Fuego, where each bottle is named for a character in Bob's pepper-people stories. Bob blends Ecuadorian heritage with Tennessee tradition into small-batch sauces that balance heat with finished flavor.

Made by Tennessee Bob's Hot Sauces, based in Boca Raton, Florida.

Learn more: Hot Sauce Heat Levels Explained and How Long Does Hot Sauce Last?