Sam Walton

Some of you may remember my post re: spicy cashew nuts and why we eat chilli. Some of you may not, so here’s a link. It seems, since writing that article - and thanks to a couple of friends - I’ve been well and truly bitten by the chilli bug.

I’ve tried a number of sauces, and spicy snacks, and thought I’d share my thoughts on one particularly delicious sauce with you…

Where should I start with this one, then? It’s produced for Dr Burnorium’s Hot Sauce Emporium which is a fantastic little shop in Bristol. The people there really know their sauces so when I saw this bottle, I knew I’d be in for a treat. It’s also a very reasonable price for the quality of the product you get.

I should say that the Red Savina is a specially bred Habanero pepper, which is hotter, heavier, and larger than a regular Habanero.

The ingredients are as natural as they come - 70% Red Savina Habanero, Water, Carrot, Onion, Cane Vinegar, Garlic, Salt, Lemon Juice - and the peppers really shine through. The sauce is thick, laden with seeds, and a nice strong red colour. The heat slowly builds after eating and gets quite intense, and very moreish. And whilst pretty darned hot, the sweet fruitiness of the pepper is evident, and complemented very nicely by the Garlic and Carrot.

It seems to go deliciously with everything; on chips, on pizza, in stews, in soups, in sandwiches… The list goes on and on.

If you’re into hot sauces, I’d highly recommend giving this a go. But if you’ve not ventured down this road before, it might be a little too hot to start with… so dive in, and try not to melt your face.