Estimated Heat Level3/5 MediumHottest recognized pepper: Habanero · pepper-list fallbackEstimated raw-pepper midpoint: 225,000 SHUProduct research: view maker source · Medium confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
High Desert Sauce Co.
Smoky Vixen
Smoky profile. Suggested for chicken & wings, tacos, breakfast & eggs.
Official ingredient list3/5 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 Tomato (Vine-Ripened Tomato, Salt, Naturally Derived Citric Acid), Distilled Vinegar, Pepper Mash (Water, Ancho & Chiltepin Peppers) Carrot, Salt.
FinishSteady Medium Burn 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
Tomato (Vine-Ripened Tomato, Salt, Naturally Derived Citric Acid), Distilled Vinegar, Pepper Mash (Water, Ancho & Chiltepin Peppers) Carrot, Salt, Garlic Granules, Minced Onion, Lime Juice, Smoked Paprika, Cumin, Red Pepper Flake, Black Pepper, 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
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
Smoky Vixen: Chicken Drumstick Tray Bake with Skillet Corn and Tortilla Chip Crunch
A practical weeknight recipe for chicken drumstick tray bake, built around Smoky Vixen with familiar grocery-store ingredients, skillet corn, and tortilla chip crunch.
Open full recipeVegetarian Option
Smoky Vixen: Mozzarella Polenta Bake with Citrus Cabbage Slaw and Basil-Garlic
An everyday vegetarian mozzarella polenta bake written around Smoky Vixen, with citrus cabbage slaw and basil-garlic chosen to support its smoky profile.
Open full recipeVegan Option
Smoky Vixen: Tofu Noodle Stir-Fry with Skillet Corn and Quick-Pickled Onions
A practical weeknight recipe for tofu noodle stir-fry, built around Smoky Vixen with familiar grocery-store ingredients, skillet corn, and quick-pickled onions.
Open full recipeVegan Dessert
Smoky Vixen: Lime-Mango Coconut Panna Cotta with Toasted Coconut and Espresso
An everyday coconut panna cotta built specifically around Smoky Vixen, pairing its smoky profile with lime-mango, toasted coconut, and espresso.
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