Newk’s Hot Sauce

Bada-Boom

Savory, garlicky Calabrian chile sauce with bright acidity and a fast Carolina Reaper and habanero burn. Featured on Hot Ones Season 31. Suggested for pizza, pasta, eggs, chicken,…

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Availability checkedAug 2, 2026
Ingredients or dietary info checkedSep 19, 2026
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01Taste DNA & HeatHow the sauce tends to behave, estimated heat method, peppers, and flavor direction.
4 out of 5 estimated heat level
Estimated Heat Level4/5 HotFire & Flavor firsthand tasting override. Recipe includes Carolina Reaper, but the finished heat is rated from firsthand tasting.Product research: view maker source · High confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.

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SavoryGarlickyTangyPepper-forwardHerbaceousSweet

Peppers

Carolina ReaperCalabrian ChileHabanero

Taste DNA

How This Sauce Tends to Behave

Archive-derived
First HitTangy · Garlic-forward · Savory
BodyBuilt around Calabrian Chili Paste (Calabrian Chilis, Sunflower Seed Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Vinegar, Basil), Red Bell Pepper, Red Wine Vinegar, Water.
FinishLasting Hot Finish with a brighter acidic edge.
SweetSavory
BrightDeep
FreshSmoky
DirectLayered

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02Ingredients & Dietary InformationNamed ingredients, vegan and gluten-free notes, allergens, and label cautions.

Dietary & Allergen Notes

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Major allergens: None identified in the stored official ingredient list.

The official Newks product page identifies Bada-Boom as vegan and gluten free.

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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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Pizza

Acid, chile, garlic, sweetness, or smoke can cut through cheese and rich toppings.

Breakfast & Eggs

A small amount can wake up eggs, potatoes, breakfast sandwiches, and brunch plates.

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Noodles & RiceChicken & WingsBurgers & Sandwiches
Wild CardCrispy potatoes

A neutral, crunchy potato base gives garlic, salt, chile, and savory flavors room to carry the bite.

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Bada-Boom Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Crispy chicken Parmesan sandwiches finished with Bada-Boom so its Calabrian chile, roasted garlic and sharp vinegar stay vivid against tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.

Dinner45 minutesEveryday
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