Estimated Heat Level5/5 ExtremeHottest recognized pepper: Carolina ReaperEstimated raw-pepper midpoint: 1,800,000 SHUProduct research: view maker source · High confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
High Desert Sauce Co.
FIRE! Roasted Red
Smoky profile. 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.
Taste DNA
How This Sauce Tends to Behave
First HitSmoky
BodyBuilt around Peppers (Poblano & Jalapeno, Habanero, Ghost & Carolina Reaper), Distilled Vinegar, Fire Roasted Tomato (Diced Tomato, Tomato Juice, Sea Salt, Citric Acid) Onion, Garlic.
FinishIntense Superhot Finish with smoke carrying through.
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
Peppers (Poblano & Jalapeno, Habanero, Ghost & Carolina Reaper), Distilled Vinegar, Fire Roasted Tomato (Diced Tomato, Tomato Juice, Sea Salt, Citric Acid) Onion, Garlic, Kosher Salt, Peppercorns
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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
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 CardMac and cheese
Creamy cheese gives smoke and chile a rich base while softening the sharper edges of the heat.
Recipes
4 Recipes Built Around This Product
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Carnivore Option
FIRE! Roasted Red: Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowls with Buttered Peas and Tortilla Chip Crunch
A practical weeknight recipe for beef and broccoli rice bowls, built around FIRE! Roasted Red with familiar grocery-store ingredients, buttered peas, and tortilla chip crunch.
Open full recipeVegetarian Option
FIRE! Roasted Red: Queso Fresco Enchiladas with Charred Corn Relish and Basil-Garlic
An everyday vegetarian queso fresco enchiladas written around FIRE! Roasted Red, with charred corn relish and basil-garlic chosen to support its smoky profile.
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FIRE! Roasted Red: Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potato Wedges and Shredded Lettuce Crunch
A practical weeknight recipe for red lentil soup, built around FIRE! Roasted Red with familiar grocery-store ingredients, sweet potato wedges, and shredded lettuce crunch.
Open full recipeVegan Bonus Option
FIRE! Roasted Red: Smoke-Roasted Eggplant Slabs With Maple-Roasted Carrots
A sauce-specific smoke-roasted eggplant slabs with maple-roasted carrots designed around FIRE! Roasted Red's smoky.
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Availability last checked: Aug 2, 2026
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