Surprisingly Mild Guajillo Ghost

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.

Made by Fat Cat Gourmet, based in Orlando, Florida.

Labeled gluten-free and sugar-free.

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