Estimated Heat Level3/5 MediumHottest recognized pepper: Red Savina HabaneroEstimated raw-pepper midpoint: 463,500 SHUProduct research: view maker source 路 High confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
High Desert Sauce Co.
Date Night Adobo
Hot Sauce from this maker's catalog. Suggested for chicken & wings, tacos, breakfast & eggs.
Official ingredient list3/5 heat profileAvailable now
Availability checkedAug 2, 2026
Ingredient reviewSep 23, 2026
SourceMaker source reviewed
MethodologyHow Fire & Flavor verifies data
Report Incorrect Information
01Taste DNA & HeatHow the sauce tends to behave, estimated heat method, peppers, and flavor direction.
Taste DNA
How This Sauce Tends to Behave
First HitProfile still being mapped
BodyBuilt around Pepper Mash (Water, Ancho Peppers, Red Savina Habanero Peppers), Distilled Vinegar, Dates, Cider Vinegar.
FinishSteady Medium Burn.
SweetSavory
BrightDeep
FreshSmoky
DirectLayered
Derived from stored flavor tags, ingredient information, and heat research in the Fire & Flavor archive. Taste DNA is a discovery aid, not a laboratory measurement or a personal review score.
02Ingredients & Dietary InformationNamed ingredients, vegan and gluten-free notes, allergens, and label cautions.
Complete list confirmed
Ingredients
Pepper Mash (Water, Ancho Peppers, Red Savina Habanero Peppers), Distilled Vinegar, Dates, Cider Vinegar, Kosher Salt, Agave Nectar, Garlic Granules, Chopped Onion, Cumin, Cinnamon, Mexican Oregano
Complete ingredient statement transcribed from the maker source shown.
Reviewed Sep 23, 2026.
Named ingredients
Dietary & Allergen Notes
Vegan by listed ingredientsVegetarian by listed ingredientsGluten-free by listed ingredients
Major allergens: None identified in the stored official ingredient list.
Automatically analyzed from the stored complete ingredient statement. Always verify the current package label because formulas and manufacturing practices can change.
Check maker sourceAlways verify the current package label.Ingredients, suppliers, and shared-equipment practices can change. Fire & Flavor does not test products for allergens, gluten, certification status, or cross-contact.
03Put It On This & RecipesCan't-miss pairings, a wild-card use, and complete recipes built around the product.
Put It On This
Start Here, Then Get Weird
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
Open a complete recipe directly from this product page.
Carnivore Option
Date Night Adobo: Juicy Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Tomato Salad and Simple Avocado Mash
A practical weeknight recipe for juicy turkey burgers, built around Date Night Adobo with familiar grocery-store ingredients, cucumber tomato salad, and simple avocado mash.
Open full recipeVegetarian Option
Date Night Adobo: Goat Cheese Galette with Charred Corn Relish and Sesame-Lime
A weekend project vegetarian goat cheese galette written around Date Night Adobo, with charred corn relish and sesame-lime chosen to support its balanced flavor and chile heat profile.
Open full recipeVegan Option
Date Night Adobo: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Hash with Cucumber Tomato Salad and Simple Avocado Mash
A practical weeknight recipe for sweet potato and black bean hash, built around Date Night Adobo with familiar grocery-store ingredients, cucumber tomato salad, and simple avocado mash.
Open full recipeVegetarian Dessert
Date Night Adobo: Date Shortcakes with Candied Ginger and Fresh Ginger
A weekend project shortcakes built specifically around Date Night Adobo, pairing its fruit, sweetness, and chile warmth profile with date, candied ginger, and fresh ginger.
Open full recipe04Ratings & VideosCommunity feedback and relevant Fire & Flavor episodes.
Community Ratings
How Viewers Rate It
Watch the Archive
Related Fire & Flavor Videos
05Buying & Maker InformationOfficial links, current availability, promotions, and the maker archive.
Where to Buy
Current catalog listing
The current catalog link goes to High Desert Sauce Co.'s official product or shop listing.
Availability last checked: Aug 2, 2026
Browse the maker's catalog, related episodes, official links, and current promotions.
06My Notes & Similar ProductsYour private tasting journal and more products worth exploring.
Personal Tasting Journal
Save Your Notes
Your journal stays in this browser unless you export your profile backup.
No tasting entry saved yet.
Keep Exploring
Similar Products
High Desert Sauce Co.
After Dark Adobo
Why it is similar: same 1/5 Low to No Heat rating 路 same hot sauce style 路 shared pepper: Ancho 路 shared ingredient: Distilled Vinegar
High Desert Sauce Co.
Smoky Chiltepin
Why it is similar: same 1/5 Low to No Heat rating 路 same hot sauce style 路 shared pepper: Ancho 路 shared ingredient: Distilled Vinegar
Horrifying Hot Sauce
Season of the Witch
Why it is similar: same 1/5 Low to No Heat rating 路 same hot sauce style 路 shared pepper: Ancho 路 shared ingredient: Cinnamon
Papa Caps
The Hatchet Hot Sauce
Why it is similar: same 1/5 Low to No Heat rating 路 same hot sauce style 路 shared ingredient: Distilled Vinegar 路 works with chicken and wings
Papa Caps
Hickory Jalape帽o Hot Sauce
Why it is similar: same 1/5 Low to No Heat rating 路 same hot sauce style 路 shared ingredient: Kosher Salt 路 works with chicken and wings
Retro Burn Hot Sauce
Limelight
Why it is similar: same 1/5 Low to No Heat rating 路 same hot sauce style 路 shared ingredient: Distilled Vinegar 路 works with chicken and wings