Estimated Heat Level4/5 HotBased on first listed pepper: Habanero · position 4Estimated raw-pepper midpoint: 225,000 SHUProduct research: view maker source · High confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
High River Sauces
Tears of the Sun
Hot Sauce from this maker's catalog. Suggested for chicken & wings, tacos, breakfast & eggs.
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Availability checkedAug 2, 2026
Ingredients or dietary info checkedAug 4, 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 Apple Cider Vinegar, Mangos, Papaya, Orange Habanero Peppers.
FinishLasting Hot 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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Automatically analyzed from the available ingredient information. Because the statement is partial or unverified, additional allergens or animal-derived ingredients may be present.
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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 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
Tears of the Sun: Chicken Quesadillas with Roasted Broccoli and Cool Yogurt Finish
A practical weeknight recipe for chicken quesadillas, built around Tears of the Sun with familiar grocery-store ingredients, roasted broccoli, and cool yogurt finish.
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Tears of the Sun: Juniper-Seared Venison Medallions Over Smoked-cheddar Grits with Scallions
A completely developed carnivore option pairing juniper-seared venison medallions over smoked-cheddar grits with scallions, built to highlight Tears of the Sun through pepper-forward flavor and balanced acidity.
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Tears of the Sun: Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Lemon-Garlic Drizzle
A practical weeknight recipe for sheet-pan chicken thighs, built around Tears of the Sun with familiar grocery-store ingredients, roasted carrots, and lemon-garlic drizzle.
Open full recipeOmnivore Dessert
Tears of the Sun: Peach Granita with Toasted Coconut and Rosemary
A quick & simple granita built specifically around Tears of the Sun, pairing its fruit, sweetness, and chile warmth profile with peach, toasted coconut, and rosemary.
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