Estimated Heat Level5/5 ExtremeHottest recognized pepper: Carolina ReaperEstimated raw-pepper midpoint: 1,800,000 SHUSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
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Plum Reaper
Fruity, sweet, pepper-forward profile with Carolina Reaper. Estimated extreme heat. 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 HitFruit-forward · Soft sweetness
BodyBuilt around Reaper Peppers, Plum, Cider Vinegar, Distilled 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
Reaper Peppers, Plum, Cider Vinegar, Distilled White Vinegar, Garlic, Honey, Onion, Granulated Garlic, Chili Powder, Salt
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Reviewed Sep 23, 2026.
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Dietary & Allergen Notes
Vegetarian by listed ingredientsGluten-free by listed ingredients
Contains or names an animal-derived ingredient.
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 CardGrilled pineapple
Char and caramelized fruit can pull forward the sauce's sweeter fruit notes while the chile keeps the pairing from becoming flat.
Recipes
4 Recipes Built Around This Product
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Carnivore Option
Plum Reaper: Sausage and Pepper Bake with Roasted Carrots and Fresh Tomato Relish
A practical weeknight recipe for sausage and pepper bake, built around Plum Reaper with familiar grocery-store ingredients, roasted carrots, and fresh tomato relish.
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Plum Reaper: Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Shaved Fennel Salad and Basil-Garlic
A weekend project vegetarian ricotta-stuffed shells written around Plum Reaper, with shaved fennel salad and basil-garlic chosen to support its fruity, sweet, pepper-forward profile.
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Plum Reaper: Roasted Cauliflower Wraps with Skillet Corn and Tortilla Chip Crunch
A practical weeknight recipe for roasted cauliflower wraps, built around Plum Reaper with familiar grocery-store ingredients, skillet corn, and tortilla chip crunch.
Open full recipeVegetarian Dessert
Plum Reaper: Plum Granita with Maple Oat Crunch and Espresso
A quick & simple granita built specifically around Plum Reaper, pairing its fruity, sweet, pepper-forward profile with plum, maple oat crunch, and espresso.
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