now go ahead and really tell us what you think…..

This reminds me of “I voted Republican, the Democrats left a bad taste in my mouth.” You know, the one with the Monica Lewinski caricature on the label. At least that one was worth it just for the label.

Preachin’ to the choir, Clint! Thx for the belly-laugh!

Damn Nick, rough night last night? Ouch!

is she sitting on her hand…or is she just enjoying the peppers?

Nick,
I have a question for you. On SNS, I placed an order last week, and received an email saying my order has shipped. I did not recieved my sauce, and when I emailed , they said they were out of stock on one item that was holding up my whole order. Is that email that says shipped, an automatic email that goes out whether shipped or not? Just wondering.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,

Thanks.

It’s Saturday night! Where the hell is everyone? Am I the only one with no place to go…LOL!

Hey Nick,

How does one become a member of your illustrious secret society of hot sauce reviewers? Should someone get a little extract in the wrong place and be down for the count, or heaven forbid worse…I’d be happy to step in, or just be an addition :-p

Ryan, check out this section of the blog - chris

Link.

Dear Clint,
I do indeed make that hot sauce. And for your information, we sell a hell of lot of it. The idea is to make a profit. The idea is to grow the business. I didn’t make the hot sauce strictly to please you. Not everybody in the world wants their mouth to melt off when eating hot sauce. Soccer moms are usually the people who do most of the shopping anyway (although that label is not intended to target soccer mom’s). Of course since you are a food expert and you have owned and operated a profitable food business I guess everyone should listen to you. If you want a hot sauce with less vinegar why don’t you try my cayenne hot sauce. I know for a fact that it is thicker than the cheap stuff and that it cost a lot more to manufacture than the 39 cents stuff on the store shelves. If you have any problem with this comment , I’ll be glad to provide you with my phone number and we could discuss further. In the mean time, try to get a life that is filled with positive thoughts and figure out that your world doesn’t have to evolve around petty things like whether or not hot sauce can turn you on. Best of luck finding your way to happiness.
Bob Chedville

I stand behind Clint’s review.

Regardless of the way a sauce is made, I too am sick of the 20,000 same tasting sauces with different labels.

Guys-you’re point is well taken. We all want creativity and exciting new flavors, labels whatever. My point is that not everyone wants the same as you. If no one wanted the products we sell, then why are we able to sell them? Plus they’re better methods to describe someone’s product other than using the words “crap”. Most people really appreciate honesty and I’m sure the intentions are good, but please be professional in your reviews. Keep in mind that we see 297,000,000 people as potential customers in the U.S. so what’s 20,000 same tasting sauces anyway. Believe me a market does exist, just not among you guys. And that’s ok. I ‘m just making a point. So, thanks guys for your open opinion and for trying.
Bob Chedville

I’ll admit that Clint’s review was a little harsh sounding, but like him, and thakswet, I agree that there are just too many tabasco clones out there. There may be variances in heat, and little bit in the taste, but it all boils down to the vinegar and salt. Bob, your response to the review was no better than the review itself. For someone that preaches about being positive and happy, you don’t follow your own advice much. It’s great that your business if profitable, but on the POSITIVE side, you could view this review as constructive critism. Use the information that you are able to gather here to make a better recipe in the future. Grow, expand. This is more market research and is no different than what you would hear from consumers on the street if they didn’t like it…I have spoken.

While I support Clint’s right to review products according to his individual taste, I disagree with his need to fault the manufacturer. Chedville’s and many others fulfill a demand. Somehow I missed the idea that we’ve moved passed the very recipes that gave us out love of hot sauce. While some may have taken the plunge into the world of super heat, there are those of us who still enjoy the taste of heritage on our plates. To Mr. Chedville and all others that continue to bring us these fine products…I thank you!

For one, I’m a strong supporter of vineger based sauces. Not only were they in the house throughout my childhood, but you’ll still find it in every refridgerator throughout my entire family. Having lived all my life in South Mississippi within a few blocks of the Gulf of Mexico. I can say with all certainty, nothing goes better on a big bowl of red beans and rice, seafood or anything fried, than a big dose of Louisiana style hot sauce. That pretty much goes for anyone I know down here!

Keep it up Chedville’s! We’re frying up some fish this weekend…so, in your honor, we’ll douse it down extra heavy with a vinegar based hot sauce!

one thing going for this sauce is it’s price….$2.89 is VERY rational!

Ryan-point well taken. What I’m saying is easy on the wording of the review itself. I don’t mind the negative part (constructive critism), it was the downgrading side that I took offense to. Maybe I overreacted abit. For that I am sorry. I was angry because I have worked my tail off developing this company. And I know for a fact that my sauces sell. I demo the heck in the stores almost every weekend. Please see it from my point of view. I don’t have any complaints at all from any of my customers, accounts, or stores. It’s all good. So that is proof that a market for vinegar based sauces exist. I guess I took his review personally. I have no problem accepting advice from consumers especially from you fellows who spend a lot of time working with different hot sauces. Just know that folks down here in Louisiana and other parts of the south don’t always see it as the review stated ( thanks MSK for pointing out about vinegar based sauces). Thanks to the rest of the guys for understanding and to Clint I offer my apologies.
Bob

Hey Bob, I could have worded what I said better as well. Like I said, Clint’s review was a little harsh, and I am by no means downplaying vinegar and salt based sauces. I have a cupbord full of them and use them often (also using them as a “gateway drug” to get my son hooked on hot sauce). I congratulate you on your ability to develope and sell a product, especially in a market flooded with such products. I also have to give you props for responding to a negative review. I’ve seen posts from other manufacturers that have had their products reviewed, but this is the first of its kind that I have seen on here, and that is probably why you are a successful businessman. Keep us posted on your products as you develope them. And to MSK, thanks for reminding some of us of our roots. Over time out tastes have changed, but you can always feel comfortable going back to your origins. Kinda like a first love (except hot sauce doesn’t cheat on you…).

Well if it helps your sauce does kick Tabasco’s ass. And it was good in my oyster shooter.

And I do apologize for my lack of word choice and tact. I was impassioned and was more angry that no supermarket i go to carries a sauce that is unique. Ive dropped alot of cash on sauces that promise heat and quality but offer nothing.

I wrote the review for the people that visit this site. The majority of this site is comprised of “chili” heads and I wrote my review according to their taste and MORE importantly to mine.

I understand your frustration and appreciate your candor and for being gracious to someone that railed your product. And I’m happy that while i may not be your greatest fan that your sauce is selling well.

Thanks for responding Mr. Chedville. Good luck.

Sauce might be 2.89 but theres a drawback

MINIMUM ORDER TOTAL $10.00

Sorry Big Daniel, the min order of 10 bucks includes shipping. So, if you break out the actual shipping cost for me, the hot sauce is really under a buck. I am really not making much $ on our website orders. Maybe I should rethink that price. Anyway to Clint, Ryan and the rest of you guys, thanks for your understanding. I really do appreciate it. I realize this site is designed for chiliheads abd not the ave. consumer. So, that’s cool. And to MSK, thanks for your heads up and support. We also sell some awesome cajun products other than hot sauce. So, if a few of you guys want to sample it, send me an email to cajunfoods@yahoo.com with your shipping address and pop some Jambalaya or Gumbo or whatever mix out to you. No negative reviews though!! No just kidding, I realize your site for hot sauce. This is just a peace offerring. So think about it and let me know.
Bob

Thanks for the explanation Big Bob.

Bob sent me a package of Gumbo Mix, Jambalaya Mix, and Etouffee Mix. I tell you what, this stuff was awesome. I cooked the Jambalya mix, which included the rice, was cooked with some sausage and chicken. Perfect jambalya taste. No need to add any salt or spices. Spicy and even better tasting the day later (leftovers.)
The Etouffee Mix was cooked with some jumbo shrimp. Again, perfect tasting.
If I was you, I’d order a couple packs of these two. They are priced at an extremely low cost and eliminates alot of cooking steps.

Only thing I would complain about is the directions on the packages. They are too general.

Buy these!

I agree, looking back, its been a long time since this review, I was disatisfied with the sauce, but We did cook up some of his gumbo mix and it was decent. Take a look at his products again.

I love habaneros so much… that is why I grow them here in Guatemala.
(small plots, that is). I like Belize’s hot sauces maybe because I like that beautiful country also. OK. If you want me to grow some peppers from Guatemala for you, just let me know five months in advance.

By the way… a little carrot and a few drops of lime will take that vinegar light smell away.

Carlos E. Urrutia