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.
Jim E. Jive Hot Sauce
Cherry Bomb
Fruity, sweet, berry profile. Suggested for chicken & wings, tacos, breakfast & eggs.
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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 HitBerry fruit · Fruit-forward · Soft sweetness
BodyBuilt around Water, Tart Cherry Juice* (Filtered Water, Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate*), Lemon Juice, White Vinegar.
FinishIntense Superhot Finish with sweetness lingering behind the heat.
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
Water, Tart Cherry Juice* (Filtered Water, Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate*), Lemon Juice*, White Vinegar*, Habanero Peppers, White Onion*, Carrots*, Garlic, Carolina Reaper Peppers, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Red Chili Pepper Flakes, Black Pepper, Xanthan Gum.
* = Organic Ingredient
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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.
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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 CardVanilla ice cream
Cold dairy softens the burn while fruit, cocoa, coffee, or berry notes can read almost like a spicy dessert topping.
Recipes
4 Recipes Built Around This Product
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Carnivore Option
Cherry Bomb: Weeknight Pork Chops with Crunchy Slaw and Toasted Sesame Finish
A practical weeknight recipe for weeknight pork chops, built around Cherry Bomb with familiar grocery-store ingredients, crunchy slaw, and toasted sesame finish.
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Cherry Bomb: Baked Feta Orzo with Cucumber Herb Salad and Ginger-Scallion
An everyday vegetarian baked feta orzo written around Cherry Bomb, with cucumber herb salad and ginger-scallion chosen to support its fruity, sweet, berry profile.
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Cherry Bomb: White Bean Pasta with Corn and Bean Salad and Lime Cabbage Topping
A practical weeknight recipe for white bean pasta, built around Cherry Bomb with familiar grocery-store ingredients, corn and bean salad, and lime cabbage topping.
Open full recipeVegan Dessert
Cherry Bomb: Mixed Berry Hand Pies with Cinnamon Pecans and Fresh Ginger
A weekend project hand pies built specifically around Cherry Bomb, pairing its fruity, sweet, berry profile with mixed berry, cinnamon pecans, and fresh ginger.
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05Buying & Maker InformationOfficial links, current availability, promotions, and the maker archive.
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Availability last checked: Aug 2, 2026
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