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Rocoto Pepper and Plantain Hot Sauce
Tropical Fruit, Vibrant Tang, Mouthwatering Heat
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
8 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!
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$15.00
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$15.00
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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.
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.
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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.
