Mild Tex-Mex hot sauce that uses ghost peppers for fruity flavor rather than punishing heat. Guajillo chilies carry the body, ghost peppers add fruity-earthy depth at low heat. Winner of the 2012 Hot Pepper Award for Most Unique Super Chile Hot Sauce.
At a glance
Heat level: Mild, 1,000 to 3,000 SHU
Peppers: Guajillo (body), ghost (flavor)
Size: 5 fl oz glass bottle
Key ingredients: Guajillo peppers, ghost peppers, cumin, oregano, sea salt
Diet: Gluten-free, sugar-free, all natural
Awards: 2012 Hot Pepper Award (Most Unique Super Chile)
Maker: Fat Cat Gourmet
Best for
Carne asada tacos and Mexican-style street food
Fajitas, burritos, and enchiladas
Queso fundido and chili con carne
Marinades for pork, chicken, and beef
Drizzled over grilled peaches with creme fraiche
Gifts for ghost-pepper-curious cooks who don't love heat
How to use
Use anywhere you'd want Tex-Mex chili flavor without serious heat. Marinate carne asada, splash on tacos, or stir into chili.
Flavor profile
Earthy guajillo lead, fruity ghost pepper notes through the middle, cumin and oregano finish, no real burn.
About Fat Cat Gourmet
Fat Cat Gourmet makes award-winning, small-batch hot sauces and condiments out of Florida, focused on the balance between flavor and fire. Multiple sauces have won the Golden Chile, Hot Pepper, and Scovie Awards.
