Original Pepper Jam

The boldest and smokiest of Brushfire Farms' pepper jams, an Original Chile Pequin pepper jam known as Ol' Tejano. A little goes a long way. Use it sparingly as a spicy glaze or a kick for cheese, stir-fries, and marinades.

At a glance

• Style: Chile pequin pepper jam (bold, smoky heat)
• Also known as: Ol' Tejano
• Key pepper: Chile pequin
• Heat: The hottest and smokiest in the Brushfire Farms jam lineup
• Maker: Brushfire Farms, Texas

Best for

• Spicy glaze for grilled meats and seafood
• Topping baked Brie
• Stir-fries and marinades
• Cheese and charcuterie boards
• Adding heat to sandwiches and eggs
• Gifts for heat seekers

How to use

Use sparingly. Brush onto grilled meats and seafood as a spicy glaze, spoon over baked Brie, or stir into marinades and stir-fries. Start small and add to taste to find the right balance of heat and flavor.

Flavor profile

Sweet up front, then bold smoky chile pequin heat that lingers on the finish.

About Brushfire Farms

Brushfire Farms is a Texas maker of small-batch pepper jams, sauces, syrups, glazes, and mustards, using homegrown peppers in its jams.

Made by Brushfire Farms, based in San Antonio, Texas.

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