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Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce
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Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce
Roco Hot Sauce

Roco Hot Sauce

Tropical Fruit, Vibrant Tang, Mouthwatering Heat

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
6 Reviews

Two chefs set off on a journey to make the most delicious hot sauce using the elusive Aji Rocoto pepper. Years of tasting and searching led us to a small farm in Ecuador where we ferment the Rocoto and mix it with a unique coastal plantain vinegar, creating an unmatched farm to flavor experience.

This limited batch Hot Sauce is made with just 3 natural ingredients with incomparable flavor. Designed with versatility in mind for you to enjoy straight from the bottle and use on a large variety of food, including eggs, fried chicken, tacos & so much more! 

Regular price $22.00
Regular price Sale price $22.00
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Highlights

Origin

Ecuador

Ingredients

Rocoto Peppers, Plantain Vinegar, Sea Salt

Tasting Notes

Tropical fruit, Vibrant Tang, Mouthwatering Heat

100% Fresh Ingredients

You can trace our spices back to the farm where they were grown

Chef Tested

All our recipes are chef-tested (and tasted) -we don't sell it to you unless we love it

Straight From The Source

We work with farmers, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural cooperatives to obtain spices directly from the people who grow them

Give Back Program

A portion of proceeds from every sale goes to feed individuals and families in our local community through our foundation, Tribe for Change

Chef Spotlight

With Chef Trent - Founder

Trent Blodgett's journey started from battling chronic depression to finding solace and purpose in cooking. Trained to cook at an upscale Spanish restaurant in San Francisco led to a chef position running large events and pop up dinners throughout the Bay Area. Immersed in the captivating world of flavors and scents, Trent became fascinated by the history and cultural influences of cuisine.

Driven by his newfound passion, Trent embarked on extensive travels, collecting spices that reminded him of the diverse culinary experiences he encountered. Cooking became his medicine and meditation, transforming his outlook on life. This transformative journey led Trent to establish Spice Tribe, a platform to share his spice blends, stories, and the belief that a shift in cooking perspective can profoundly impact one's existence.

Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 6 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 5 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
6 reviews
  • MM
    Miguel M.
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Cooking Skills Intermediate
    Favorite things about the spice? Great Flavor, Tastes Fresh
    Which cuisines did you use your spice in mostly? Latin American, Caribbean, North American
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 minutes ago
    Finally

    this hot sauce is great! it reminds me of the flavors of my country's cuisine, I haven't had a rocoto hot sauce this flavorful that taste as fresh and pure as this one with the a perfect mild heat so it doesn't burn my mouth. Also it has no additive nor preservative, crazy good!!

  • SK
    Sam K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Cooking Skills Intermediate
    Favorite things about the spice? Great Flavor, Versatile, Tastes Fresh, Great Value
    Which cuisines did you use your spice in mostly? Latin American, Asian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, North American
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Best Hot Sauce in 2024

    As a hot sauce enthusiast, I've enjoyed the spectrum from the Srirachas to the Cholula's, Tabasco to the Tapatios, Truffs to where the Hot Ones collection meets Melinda's, and yet, there is a special place for Spice Tribe's Roco Hot sauce.

    It's probably the cleanest hot sauce in the market with only 3 ingredients - no crummy fillers like xantham gum, natural flavors, dextrose or whatever hot sauce makers put to pad their bottomline or preserve the hot sauce better.

    Also, never tried the Rocoto pepper before and it's surprisingly pleasing on the palette, not too hot but packs a punch, especially. the addictive aftertaste. Probably the first time I have seen this pepper used in a hot sauce, with plantain vinegar that adds natural sweetness to the heat.

    This has become my go-to sauce from pizza to falafel, and everything in between.

    It's also great value at 10 oz, as most other hot sauces are half that size.

    Tip: Store in the refrigerator, since it doesn't have any preservatives.

  • BG
    Brooks G.
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Cooking Skills Advanced
    Favorite things about the spice? Tastes Fresh, Great Flavor, Versatile, Great Value
    Which cuisines did you use your spice in mostly? Latin American, African, Caribbean, North American, Mediterranean
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Complex and flavorful !

    For a hot sauce that only has three ingredients, this has an amazing amount of flavor. I put it on everything from breakfast sandwiches to arroz con pollo. Highly recommended!!

  • TN
    Ted N.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Cooking Skills Beginner
    Favorite things about the spice? Tastes Fresh
    Which cuisines did you use your spice in mostly? North American, Asian
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Delicious! Would dial back the vinegar a touch

    This sauce is mild enough to use on everything, with great flavor. The plantain vinegar is distinctive in a very good way, but starting to dominate in a less good way. I shake the bottle each time I open it so I’d expect a consistent blend of flavors, but the vinegar flavor seems to get more prominent and the pepper flavor milder as I get closer to the bottom of the bottle.

  • SN
    Suzy N.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Cooking Skills Intermediate
    Favorite things about the spice? Great Flavor, Versatile
    Which cuisines did you use your spice in mostly? Latin American, North American, Asian, African
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Perfect hot sauce!

    Tried it this evening and…WOW! It’s the perfect balance of heat and flavor. I will be ordering this again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How spicy is Roco Hot Sauce?

Our hot sauce has a medium to high level of spiciness. It offers a kick of heat without overwhelming the palate. When you try it, expect a sweetness on the pallet in the beginning, then umami funkiness from the fermentation, then a little spice hitting at the end.

How is Roco Hot Sauce made?

Our Rocoto Hot Sauce is made with Aji Rocoto Chili Peppers grown in Ecuador -- we get them straight from the farm. The next ingredient, plantain vinegar, uses plantains also grown in Ecuador, which get super ripe and are then mixed with acetic acid: the mother to make vinegar. That acetic acid bacteria then breaks down the sugars in the plantain, producing vinegar. That is then mixed with fermented rocoto mash: fresh rocoto chilis, blended, mixed with Ecuadorian sea salt. There are no additives, no preservatives.

Is this hot sauce gluten-free and vegan?

Yes, our hot sauce is both gluten-free and vegan.

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