Official Hot Ones Sauce
Medium Heat 5/10
Smoked Jalapeño & Habanero
Los Calientes Rojo Hot Sauce by Hot Ones
The fan-requested sauce that earned a permanent spot. Los Calientes Rojo started as a limited release, and Hot Ones fans asked loudly enough to keep it around. It takes the Los Calientes recipe up a notch: applewood smoked red jalapeños bring sweetness and smoke, while extra habanero and fresh citrus push the heat past the original.
Tart apricot and tomatillo keep every dash bright, and a savory mix of cumin, culantro, thyme and celery seed gives it real depth. The result is a sweet, smoky, herby sauce with a habanero finish that works on just about anything you pull off the grill or put on a plate.
- Official Hot Ones sauce from Heatonist, the team behind the show's wing lineup
- Applewood smoked red jalapeños and habanero for real pepper heat
- Sweetened with apricot and agave nectar, brightened with lemon and tomatillo
- Plant-based ingredients, vegan and vegetarian
- 5 oz bottle
Flavor And Heat
Flavor Profile
Sweet, Smoky, Bright
Smoked red jalapeño leads with sweetness and campfire character, apricot and citrus bring the tang, and the herbs carry it home.
- Applewood smoke from the red jalapeños
- Tart apricot and agave sweetness
- Lemon and tomatillo for a bright, tangy lift
- Cumin, culantro and thyme on the finish
Heat Level
Medium / 5 out of 10
A step hotter than the original Los Calientes. The sweetness lands first, then the habanero builds to a warm finish that fades clean.
- Comfortable for most hot sauce fans
- Noticeable habanero kick without lingering pain
- Start with a few dashes if you usually stay mild
- A great everyday sauce for heat seekers
How To Use It
Taco Night
Tacos And Burritos
The apricot and tomatillo base was made for Mexican-inspired food. Shake it over carnitas, carne asada or fish tacos.
- Pairs well with lime, cilantro and diced onion
- Stir a spoonful into sour cream for a quick crema
Wings
Smoky Habanero Wings
Whisk it into melted butter and toss wings straight off the grill or out of the fryer.
- Two tablespoons butter to one tablespoon sauce to start
- Add a squeeze of lime right before serving
Off The Grill
Quick Marinade
The citrus and vinegar make it a natural marinade for chicken thighs, shrimp and pork.
- Mix with olive oil and lime juice, then marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Brush on a little extra during the last minutes of cooking
Breakfast
Eggs And Breakfast Burritos
The sweet and smoky balance wakes up scrambled eggs, huevos rancheros and breakfast hash.
- Dash it over eggs right off the skillet
- Fold a little into chorizo and potatoes
Amazing On
Product Details
Heat Level
Medium (5 out of 10)
Size
5 oz bottle
Peppers
Applewood smoked red jalapeño and habanero
Ingredients
Peppers (Applewood Smoked Red Jalapeño, Habanero), Apricot (with Ascorbic Acid and Citric Acid), Apple Cider Vinegar, Agave Nectar, Lemon Juice, Tomatillo, Water, Garlic, Salt, Toasted Onion, Cumin, Culantro, Black Pepper, Thyme, Celery Seed
Diet
Vegan, vegetarian
Storage
Refrigerate after opening
Vendor
Heatonist (Brooklyn, NY)
Tip: Shake the bottle well before every use. The apricot and tomatillo settle, and a good shake keeps the sweetness, tang and heat balanced in every dash.
Sweet smoke. Habanero finish.
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