Smokin Hot Sauce – Where Fire Meets Flavor

Smokin Hot Sauce is not for the faint of heart—but it's not just about the heat. This is a masterfully balanced blend of aged cayenne, fiery habanero peppers, and smoky ancho chilies, all brought together with the deep, campfire essence of hickory smoke. If you're the kind of person who thinks most "hot" sauces are too mild, or you're a grillmaster looking for that perfect smoky heat to elevate your BBQ game, Smokin is your new best friend. This is bold, complex, authentic heat with layers of flavor that keep you coming back for more.

Flavor Profile:
Smokin opens with a rich, smoky depth from hickory and roasted ancho chilies—think of sitting around a campfire with the perfect BBQ in hand. Then comes the heat: a powerful combination of aged cayenne and habanero peppers that builds quickly and lingers pleasantly. Garlic and onion add a savory backbone, while a bright splash of lemon juice cuts through the richness and keeps everything balanced. The texture is smooth and thick—perfect for brushing, dipping, or drizzling. This isn't one-dimensional heat; it's complex, layered, and seriously addictive. Heat level: Medium (but flavor-forward, not just painful).

Perfect Pairings & Uses:
Smokin' Hot Sauce was born for the grill. Brush it on ribs, chicken wings, pulled pork, or brisket during the last few minutes of cooking for a caramelized, smoky glaze. It's spectacular as a wing sauce—toss your wings in it straight out of the fryer. Use it as a burger topper, mix it into BBQ beans, or add a few dashes to chili for deep, smoky complexity. It's also incredible on eggs (if you like your mornings spicy), stirred into mac and cheese, drizzled over pizza, or used as a dipping sauce for fries and onion rings. Anywhere you want bold, smoky heat with real flavor, Smokin delivers.

Maria's Difference:
Handcrafted in small batches in Traverse City, Michigan, Smokin Hot Sauce is made with premium ingredients and no shortcuts. We use aged cayenne for depth, real habanero peppers for heat, and authentic hickory smoke for that unmistakable campfire flavor. No artificial smoke flavoring—just the real deal. Every bottle is carefully blended, hand-labeled, and packed with the kind of passion that only comes from true artisan sauce makers. This is Michigan-made heat with serious BBQ credentials.

Heat Level: ⭐⭐⭐ (Medium)
Size:5 oz
Ingredients: Aged cayenne sauce, habanero peppers, onion, garlic, lemon juice, ancho chilies, hickory liquid smoke