Have a glass of water or milk handy as this pepper sauce by Grace products from Jamaica, rocks! In the brief history of me reviewing hot sauces from around the world, I can safely say that I found a hit. Yes, it does have that vinegar base that I dislike, but the lasting heat makes up for it. Yes, I love heat!
The Aroma.
This time I had help in reviewing this hot sauce, so I’d like to say special thanks for Andrews for his assistance. The poor fella is now red and gasping for air as he’s not one who can tolerate much heat. Personally this sauce didn’t have much appeal as far as the aroma goes, but there was an undertone of aged peppers which was delightful. Myself and Andrews found the vinegar base to be a bit overpowering and wished there was a bit more to challenge our noses.
The Taste.
As mentioned, Andrews is in pain as I type this review and it’s been about 30 minutes since we tested it. So be warned if you have a low tolerance for heat. For me, this was average heat, but good heat. Besides being high on heat this pepper sauce is well rounded and very appealing with it’s minimalistic contents. According to the label on the bottle, all that went into making this sauce were peppers, water, vinegar and salt. Basic, but it works. To be quite honest, I was surprised by this pepper sauce, after the smell test I didn’t expect much.
Texture.
Smooth, but very runny. I also found that the sauce separates when placed on a plate and one can easily see flecks of pepper when this happens as well as a thin (water-like) liquid around the parameter of the pour. The bright orange-red colour is very brilliant and appealing. I’m almost positive they used some sort of food colouring, but since it’s not mentioned in the ingredient list I cannot confirm this.
Final Comments.
According to the product description “Grace pepper sauces are the number one choice of Jamaicans, and are becoming the standard for hot sauces around the world. Bringing Caribbean flavour to your favourite meats, transforming them into a gourmet delight.” After consulting with a few of my Jamaican friends, it was confirmed that though is a top choice on the island, it’s not necessarily number one. Personally, I like this sauce and will give it a 3 out of 5 for heat and 3 out of 5 for being well rounded. Priced under $5, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better sauce as far as heat goes for the same price range. This would work well with BBQ chicken and other grilled meats. And I look forward to testing it on some chicken wings.
