Official Hot Ones Sauce
Medium Heat 4/10
Chipotle, Citrus & Apricot
Los Calientes Barbacoa Hot Sauce by Hot Ones
A hot sauce built around the roots of barbecue: earth, smoke and heat. Los Calientes Barbacoa pays homage to one of the oldest cooking traditions there is. Earthy chipotle peppers and applewood smoked red jalapeños lay down a deep, smoky base, with habanero adding a steady warmth underneath.
Sweet apricot and tart tomatillo balance the smoke, bright lime keeps it lively, and culantro and cumin bring herby complexity. No single ingredient takes over, which is exactly why it fits so naturally next to slow cooked meat, grilled vegetables and a stack of tacos.
- Official Hot Ones sauce from Heatonist, the team behind the show's wing lineup
- Chipotle, applewood smoked red jalapeño and habanero for layered smoke and heat
- Apricot, agave and apple juice for natural sweetness, lime and tomatillo for tang
- Plant-based ingredients, vegan and vegetarian
- 5 oz bottle
Flavor And Heat
Flavor Profile
Earthy, Smoky, Balanced
Think of it as barbecue flavor in hot sauce form. Smoke and earthy chile up front, a bright citrus middle, and a savory, herby finish.
- Deep, earthy chipotle smoke
- Applewood smoked red jalapeño sweetness
- Lime, tomatillo and apricot for balance
- Roasted garlic, culantro and cumin on the finish
Heat Level
Medium / 4 out of 10
Enough warmth to know it is there, never so much that it buries the smoke and flavor. An easy pour for most of the table.
- Friendly for mixed crowds and cookouts
- Chipotle warmth with a gentle habanero lift
- Use it as a finishing sauce or a cooking ingredient
- A natural step up from everyday table sauces
How To Use It
Low And Slow
Slow Cooked Meats
Add it to the braising liquid for beef barbacoa, chuck roast or pork shoulder, or splash it over pulled pork right off the smoker.
- A few tablespoons per pot of braising liquid
- Mix into your mop or spritz for a smoky kick
Taco Night
Tacos And Bowls
The lime and tomatillo were made for tacos. Finish barbacoa, birria, brisket or grilled chicken tacos with a few dashes.
- Top with diced onion and fresh cilantro
- Drizzle over rice bowls and nachos
Off The Grill
Grilled Vegetables
Toss peppers, onions, corn and zucchini with a little oil and sauce before they hit the grates.
- Brush on street corn with butter and cotija
- Great on charred peppers and onions for fajitas
Burgers And Dogs
Smoky Chipotle Mayo
Stir it into mayo for a quick chipotle spread that works on burgers, sandwiches and fries.
- One tablespoon sauce to a quarter cup of mayo to start
- Add a squeeze of lime to brighten it
Amazing On
Product Details
Heat Level
Medium (4 out of 10)
Size
5 oz bottle
Peppers
Applewood smoked red jalapeño, chipotle and habanero
Ingredients
Peppers (Applewood Smoked Red Jalapeño, Chipotle, Habanero), Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Apricot (with Ascorbic Acid and Citric Acid), Apple Cider Vinegar, Apple Juice, Tomatillo, Salt, Roast Garlic, Garlic, Toasted Onion, Culantro, Cumin, Black Pepper, Celery Seed
Diet
Vegan, vegetarian
Storage
Refrigerate after opening
Vendor
Heatonist (Brooklyn, NY)
Tip: Add half the sauce while the meat cooks and save the rest for the table. Cooking it in builds the smoky base, and a fresh splash at the end brings back the bright citrus.
