Estimated Heat Level5/5 ExtremeHottest recognized pepper: Chocolate BhutlahEstimated raw-pepper midpoint: 1,400,000 SHUProduct research: view maker source 路 Low confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
High Desert Sauce Co.
After Dark Adobo
Hot Sauce from this maker's catalog. Suggested for chicken & wings, tacos, breakfast & eggs.
Official ingredient list5/5 heat profileAvailable now
Availability checkedAug 2, 2026
Ingredient reviewSep 23, 2026
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01Taste DNA & HeatHow the sauce tends to behave, estimated heat method, peppers, and flavor direction.
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How This Sauce Tends to Behave
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BodyBuilt around Mash (Water, Ancho & Chocolate Bhutlah Peppers, Red Savina Habanero Peppers), Distilled Vinegar, Dates, Cider Vinegar.
FinishIntense Superhot Finish.
SweetSavory
BrightDeep
FreshSmoky
DirectLayered
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02Ingredients & Dietary InformationNamed ingredients, vegan and gluten-free notes, allergens, and label cautions.
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Ingredients
Mash (Water, Ancho & Chocolate Bhutlah Peppers, Red Savina Habanero Peppers), Distilled Vinegar, Dates, Cider Vinegar, Kosher Salt, Agave Nectar, Garlic Granules, Chopped Onion, Cumin, Cinnamon, Mexican Oregano
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Reviewed Sep 23, 2026.
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Dietary & Allergen Notes
Vegan by listed ingredientsVegetarian by listed ingredientsGluten-free by listed ingredients
Major allergens: None identified in the stored official ingredient list.
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03Put It On This & RecipesCan't-miss pairings, a wild-card use, and complete recipes built around the product.
Put It On This
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Can't Miss
Chicken & Wings
The sauce has enough flavor and acidity to stay present on crispy, grilled, or fried chicken.
Tacos
The profile can add contrast without overpowering seasoned meat, vegetables, salsa, or tortillas.
Also Great
Wild CardGrilled cheese
Bread and melted cheese create a simple, rich base that makes the sauce easy to taste in a completely different context.
Recipes
4 Recipes Built Around This Product
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Carnivore Option
After Dark Adobo: Sausage and Pepper Bake with Sweet Potato Wedges and Lime Cabbage Topping
A practical weeknight recipe for sausage and pepper bake, built around After Dark Adobo with familiar grocery-store ingredients, sweet potato wedges, and lime cabbage topping.
Open full recipeVegetarian Option
After Dark Adobo: Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Charred Corn Relish and Smoked Paprika
A weekend project vegetarian ricotta-stuffed shells written around After Dark Adobo, with charred corn relish and smoked paprika chosen to support its balanced flavor and chile heat profile.
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After Dark Adobo: Roasted Cauliflower Wraps with Olive-Oil Peas and Crispy Onion Finish
A practical weeknight recipe for roasted cauliflower wraps, built around After Dark Adobo with familiar grocery-store ingredients, olive-oil peas, and crispy onion finish.
Open full recipeVegan Dessert
After Dark Adobo: Date Sundae Sauce with Candied Ginger and Espresso
A quick & simple sundae sauce built specifically around After Dark Adobo, pairing its fruit, sweetness, and chile warmth profile with date, candied ginger, and espresso.
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