Kosher Hot Sauces from around the world

We try to give information about each sauce in a way that is unbiased and neutral focusing on the following categories:

Price: $ (under $5), $$ ($5-$9), $$$ ($10-$15), $$$$ ($16+)

Base: What is the foundation liquid of the sauce

Heat level:  We have found this is objective, so our level is in comparison to the other sauces we tried on a scale from 1-5, 1 being mild, 4 being VERY hot, and 5 = pure pain.

Pepper: What's the source of the heat

Flavor:  We try to describe what it tastes like

Source: Where in the world the sauce is from and how it's produced

Certification: Kosher Certification, Organic, etc.

Comments: Here we share some additional interesting information 

Price:  $$$

Base: Tomato Puree

Heat level:  3

Pepper: Habanero, also a bit of Horseradish (technically not a pepper but does help the kick)

Flavor:  BBQ sauce made into a hot sauce

Source:  Raleigh, NC - A southern family feel company (the manufacturer also sells pecan brittle and a children's book)

Certification: OU 

Comments: It has a wide mouth because it pours slow like molasses... cause it has molasses in it!

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Price: $

Base: Vinegar

Heat level:  1

Pepper:  Cayenne red peppers

Flavor:  Vinegar and salt with a kick

Source: Massive plant in Springfield, Missouri

Certification: OU

Comments: Frank's is the OG. So many people's first hot sauce love was Frank's.  Yes, it's mass produced by French's who does the Yellow Mustard and has nearly the same ingredients, but it has it's place in Hot Sauce History.

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Price: $$$

Base: Vinegar

Heat level:  3

Pepper:  Bell, Scotch Bonnet, and Habanero

Flavor:  Smooth complex heat with a hint of ginger and lemon

Source: NYC, "small-batch, 100% woman-owned, self-funded... for over 12 years"

Certification: OU

Comments: QM produces hot sauces that are like high-end blended whiskies.  

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Price: $$

Base: Vinegar

Heat level: 1

Pepper:  Reds = Cayenne / Green = Jalapeno

Flavor:  If you like Frank's RedHot, you'll love these guys.  Similar ingredients but with Cajun kick!

Source: The Walker Family in Louisiana 

Certification: Star-K

Comments: Great with soups.  The name is not what y'all think.  For the story, see here.

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Price:  $$ 

Base: Apple Cider Vinegar

Heat level:  2

Pepper: Jalapeno

Flavor:  With the mustard, dill, celery, tomato and onion ingredients - it's almost like salsa, or perhaps "soffritto" given it's made in Chicago known for Italian heritage.

Source: Chicago! 

Certification: Chaf K

Comments:  Small Axe Peppers partners with community gardens to make hot sauces unique to each city where sourced.   

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Price:  $$ 

Base: Water

Heat level:  2

Pepper: Jalapeno, with a touch of Habanero

Flavor:  Verde with Cilantro

Source: United States TJ private label vendor

Certification: OU 

Comments: Squeeze bottle with large opening meant to pour out in large quantity.  The TJ Red Dragon interestingly is/was not kosher. 

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Price:  $$ 

Base: Lemon Juice

Heat level:  3

Pepper: African Bird's Eye chili pepper

Flavor:  Prickly citrus 

Source: South Africa

Certification:  Beth Din of Johannesburg  

Comments: The bottle is shaped like a hip flask.  Is it meant to look like Jack Daniels too?

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