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After last week’s break to check out a totally different product, I’m back to reviewing items from the Dat’s Nice lineup that comes straight out of St. Augustine, Florida. As you’ll recall from previous reviews, Dat’s Nice makes datil-themed products, meaning they’re typically working with habanero-esque levels of heat. So far, it seems like these peppers are flexible little guys, and work well in a wide variety of peppery situations and products. Hopefully, that trend continues for the subject of tonight’s review, where we will look at Dat’s Nice’s BBQ Sauce. Ingredients: Ketchup (tomato concentrate made from red ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, and natural flavors), Light Brown Sugar, Natural Rice Vinegar, Datil Peppers, Honey Just by looking at the list, I have to admit that it seems like a bit of a stretch to call this a barbecue sauce. Honestly, I’m expecting something much more like a spicy ketchup. On another note, I’m not really thrilled about the high fructose corn syrup in there, but I suppose that comes with the territory in this type of sauce. Appearance: This particular offering from Dat’s Nice really does look like ketchup, though the concoction isn’t nearly as thick. Nevertheless, it has a very similar red hue to the venerable tomato-based condiment, as opposed to the darker shades of barbecue sauce typically caused by molasses and higher concentrations of brown sugar. But wow, does this stuff coat! It really sticks to the bottle, meaning it may have some great applications in cooking and grilling. Smell and Taste: Spicy ketchup. The tomato and vinegar smell is pretty strong with this one. The datils don’t stick out as strongly as they do in the other Dat’s Nice products I’ve reviewed. The flavor is pretty much the same story. Rather than tasting like a strong barbecue sauce, it really does taste more like a pepper-infused ketchup. Ratings: FIREFLAVOR So, this one isn’t really all that hot. There’s certainly a burn, but it is weakened considerably by the ketchup. What’s more, the heat doesn’t stick around for long. I’m giving it a Medium. Now, I’ve already said that it tastes more like a spicy ketchup than a true barbecue sauce, but I still like this stuff. It will never completely replace dedicated barbecue sauces for me, but I could definitely see it working as a ketchup substitute. This one is a Nice. Suggested Uses: Really, you can pretty much use this like you would a standard ketchup. A burger would be a fantastic place to start with this sauce. I would also recommend some potato-based dishes. I wouldn’t use this to glaze some ribs, though, and I would probably keep it away from my steak. Final Word: There’s only one more Dat’s Nice product to go now, and I’m expecting it to be quite an interesting one. Stay tuned for next week’s Fiery Friday to see what it is.

Josh Bruner our newest reviewer, aka J-Bru is bringing back the ILoveItSpicy Minute to be a more regular segment. No matter what the topic will be, it will be cutoff at exactly 1 minute. Mid-sentence, Mid-review, Mid-recommendation, 1 minute, no more. So here is Josh telling you a little about his plans for world domination in a minute of spicy goodness.

The newest hot sauce to come from the mind of Tim Bader and Volcanic Peppers is LAVA Green Vulcan Hot Sauce. Volcanic Peppers LAVA Green Vulcan Hot Sauce Continuing his line of LAVA sauces, which include Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce, Chocolate Lightening Hot Sauce, and LAVA BBQ Sauces (Spicy and Hot Scorpion), Tim has crafted this “green” jalapeño based sauce that is bursting with flavor. Green Vulcan is a flavor filled mild to medium sauce that is sure to please those looking for a lot of flavor and just a touch of heat… goes great on salads, tacos, in burritos or enchiladas… [it's] also an exceptional salsa enhancer – just mix it in and taste the difference. Ingredients: jalapeño, vinegar, water, sugar, onion, salt, ancho, carrot powder and spices. A close look at the Green Vulcan Tim handed me a bottle of Green Vulcan in its prototype form at the NYC Hot Sauce Expo. While the flavor was outstanding, it was quite thick and a bit “sharp” tasting. Now that I have the finished product, I have to say how much he’s improved it. The flavor is there, the heat is a nice mild level, and the sauce is a bit thinner (a good thing in this case). I love that he used some ancho chile to bring out just a hint of smokiness, and the carrot powder is a nice surprise – you don’t see THAT ingredient everyday, and I think this combo really helps make this sauce unique among the jalapeño sauces out there. Prototype and finished sauce After sampling the sauces straight up (I had to compare the prototype to the finished sauce), pizza was the next step. Green Vulcan on pizza Pizza just may be the sauce reviewers crutch – and not everything goes well on pizza, but it’s a start. And if you like green sauces or jalapeño sauces on your pizza, Green Vulcan will make you happy. Next up, tacos of course. Tacos await the Green Vulcan Now the Vulcan is really starting to shine. (I’ve already become so familiar with the Green Vulcan, I can just call it Vulcan). I still prefer a red sauce on my tacos and burritos, but this was a taste test and so I sacrifice. Seriously though, the Green Vulcan is delicious on tacos. Finally, some nachos. Nachos with Green Vulcan hot sauce Ding! Winner! Pour the Green Vulcan over some nice, toasty chips, along with seasoned taco meat (our own taco seasoning recipe of course) and some melty cheese, and THIS my friends is just what LAVA Green Vulcan Hot Sauce is made for. IMO. Texture & Appearance: – Pours nicely, great texture and color. I’m puzzled by the residual liquid, which looks like an oil, but must be from the chiles themselves blended with some onion juices and vinegar. Taste Straight Up: – A big fresh hit of quality jalapeño peppers along with a nice vinegar flavor hits you first, with a nice sweetness from the sugar and onions as a supporting taste. Rounding out a really full mouth experience is the carrot powder and spices. Truly a world class jalapeño sauce. Heat Level: – Mild to just under medium-mild in heat, this sauce is a great starter for the budding chilehead, as well as one to win over the whole family with. Overall Rating (Taste on Food, Final Thoughts): – Our highest rating, for the overall quality, taste and flavors and appearance. A remarkably good jalapeño sauce. Be sure to visit Volcanic Peppers to get yourself a few bottles of this tasty new jalapeño sauce, and tell Tim that HotSauceDaily sent you. Here’s all the pics we took for the review with some that didn’t make the cut, but you may find interesting (click for bigness): The post Volcanic Peppers LAVA Green Vulcan Hot Sauce review appeared first on HotSauceDaily.com. Related posts: Volcanic Peppers LAVA Hot Scorpion BBQ Sauce Review Xerarchs Very Verde Green Sauce Review Week of Mild: Day 1: Braswell’s of Georgia Mean Jean’s Hot Sauce Review

The Audio Weekly Firecast with Scott Roberts: Weekly Firecast Podcast Episode #35 -?John The Creator Dilley of DEFCON Sauces Chats Chicken Wings and More John Dilley, AKA DEFCON Creator, of New Jersey-based Defcon Sauces, talks to Scott about world domination through buffalo wing sauces! John discusses the origins of his award-winning products, his famous Deathmatch wing-eating contests, his attention-grabbing marketing efforts, how to make the perfect fried chicken wings, and dishes out advice for young, up-and-coming hot sauce companies. Scott also suggests roasting chile peppers in his Foodie Tip of the Week, and reviews Southern Recipe brand Hot n' Spicy Pork Rinds and Cheesy Jalapeno-Flavored Cheese Curls. ?Links mentioned in the episode: ??DEFCON Sauces Website ??Southern Recipe Snacks ??Scott Roberts Facebook Page ??Scott Roberts Twitter Page Listen Instantly! Click Above to Listen to This Episode Now! Download this episode | Subscribe via iTunes | Subscribe via RSS FeedCopyright 2012 ScottRobertsWeb.com.

“That’s Good Mustard” We are in Charleston, North Carolina today sampling KLB’s BBQ Sauce. Appropriate for this barbeque region, this sauce is a ‘Southern Style Mustard Bar-B- Que Sauce’. Mustard sauce’s origin goes back to 18th century German immigrant influences […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

It was certainly a case of the underdog David overcoming Goliath in the battle held earlier this week between heavy cult favorite Huy Fong Sriracha and "little guy" Dragon's Blood Elixir Unique Destiny Sauce. As much as foodies go ga-ga the rooster sauce, Dragon's Blood Elixir was able to gather enough votes to emerge as the victor. The sauces going toe-to-toe this time out will be Bigfat's 608 Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce and another offering from Ladybird & Friends, their "regular" Ladybird Hot Sauce. In this duel, I have no prediction which way it will go. Remember, it is up to YOU to decide! Vote below! You have until the End of Day on Saturday, May 25, 2013 to make your choice. You can view the bracket as it currently stands here. UHSS - Ladybird & Friends Ladybird Hot Sauce VS. Bigfat's 608 Pineapple Habanero Hot SauceCopyright 2012 ScottRobertsWeb.com.

Twisted 7 have a sweet range of seven very different sauces, ranging from sweet and mild to deathly wild, they have a sauce to suit all tastes. Bringing you fresh locally sourced bits and bobs to go in their creations, they are uncompromising in the search for complete taste rehabilitation. Go fresh or go home, thats what I say! A beautiful bright yellow colour with a considerable amount of ‘bits’ for you to enjoy; seeds, Aji flesh, garlic and arrowroot gives you a varied texture to this relatively thick sweet sauce. I find an acidic zest to the scent, but with plenty of citrus to boost the flavour, one of the things I simply love about the Aji lemon chilli, its uncanny fruity taste. The first flavour; garlic, then an almost overwhelming growth in heat which spikes your tongue hot and fast. The sugar spreads all round the mouth, hitting the back of the throat with a very neat and fixed target. Mouth wateringly moreish with such a fresh zing, really confusing the tastebuds to the idea of whether its a sweet or a savoury sauce, it really brings a different level to the Aji, one you have to experience. Ingredients:  Aji Lemon/Lemon drop chilli Peppers (15%), Sugar (23%), Water, White Wine Vinegar, Garlic (3%), Salt, Arrowroot. Listed on the website as a dipping sauce and good for a variety of meats, I would also like to add this to an ice cream (yes, I know I’m a little bit odd). Perhaps on a good bit of fresh fish as well? The 100ml bottle found on Twisted 7 Sauces website at a great price of £4.49 which will leave you with a fantastic amount of pleasure! Flavour ********~~ Heat ******~~~~ Packaging *****~~~~~ Value *******~~~ Overall ********~~ Possibly Related Articles: Twisted 7 Sauces – Sweet Jala’loo-ya Twisted 7 Sauces – Hellbelly Chilli Sauce Chilefoundry Newsletter – January 2013 Rico Picante – Smoky Chilli Sauce Rico Picante – Amarillo Chilli Sauce

Your friends at Dat’s Nice Hot Sauce want to help you celebrate this Memorial Day in fine style. Just for the week, we’re offering you a coupon where you can save a dollar per bottle on any variety of Dat’s Nice Datil Pepper Sauce. Why not celebrate this Memorial Day with a bunch of your favorite datil pepper sauces from Dat’s Nice? We’re sending you this coupon code so you can stock up on all your favorite flavors. Cookout 2013 Just for the summer holiday kickoff, we’re dishing out the SAVINGS; slather it on your grilled seafood, burgers, chops or any favorite food. The possibilities are endless as you can see from our Recipes.   Grab The Savings Today!

Patter Fam Sauces, a multi-award winning company out of Ohio is launching three new wing sauces with the help of you and their Kickstarter project. Our local fans have been test driving these sauces for us for many months and we have the flavor exactly where it needs to be. Our first batches of these fine sauces will take a good deal of capital to get them out on the store shelves. We have ingredients to buy, bottles to get in stock, labels to print and nutritional analysis to complete. This is where YOU come in. Making a pledge on Kickstarter will help them reach their funding goals, and YOU get some nice rewards for pledging – in this case, wing sauces! What is Kickstarter? Kickstarter is a fun and rewarding way for you to help small companies raise funds to launch new products, such as a trio of new wing sauces! We’ve personally backed about 20 projects – mostly hot sauce items. It’s exciting to be a part of helping launch new sauces and being one of the first to get your hands on them. Visit Patter Fam on Kickstarter and make a pledge today! Currently, Patter Fam’s amazing and flavorful lineup includes 9 sauces – Sweet BBQ, Spicy Orange Glaze, Jamaican Jerk, Arrabita Pasta Sauce, Hot BBQ, Berry Hot Jelly, Holy Cow Hot Sauce, Holy Habby Hot Sauce, and Holy Ghost Revival Wing Sauce. Please checkout Patter Fam’s Kickstarter Project today, and help bring their new wings sauces to market! Related posts: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dizzy Dust rub and Patter Fam Jerk Sauce Grocery Store Wing Sauces Review Torchbearer Sauces All Natural Chipotle Wing Sauce

The most recent duel between Puckerbutt Definitely Reaper Puree and CaJohn's Oaxacan Hot Sauce, no pun intended, was a heated one! Puckerbutt possessed a sizable lead through most of the match-up, but in classic Ultimate Hot Sauce Showdown style, CaJohn's with their equally classic Oaxacan sauce pulled out ahead to claim a Second Round spot. Today's duel is going to be an interesting one! The wildly popular and almost cult-like garnering Huy Fong Sriracha Sauce, AKA "Rooster Sauce", is the "Goliath" looming large over the "David" of Chef Doug Crane's Dragon's Blood Elixir Unique Destiny Sauce. As you could probably guess, Sriracha is the heavy favorite, as it's now available in the majority of American supermarkets, and it's by far the most "nationally available" of all sauces in the Ultimate Hot Sauce Showdown. And although it doesn't have 1/100th of the notority of Sriracha, the absolutely wonderfully-tasting (and, uh, unique) Dragon's Blood Elixir Unique Destiny Sauce is raved about in hardcore chilehead circles, and the "silent hoardes" of diehard hot sauce fans could possibly help Dragon's Blood pull off a victory. Vote below! You have until the End of Day on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 to make your choice. You can view the bracket as it currently stands here. UHSS - Huy Fong Sriracha VS. Dragon's Blood Elixir Unique Destiny SauceCopyright 2012 ScottRobertsWeb.com.