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A green label with an orange, fire breathing lion hearkened the arrival of Conquering Lion: Mango sauce to my kitchen. It’s an attractive, eye catching label on a standard 5 oz bottle. The sauce is of the thin variety, with a plastic restrictor to keep it coming out in drops and not torrents. The smell of the sauce is an unrestrained stampede of smoke, smoke and more smoke. It almost smells as if you just stuck your head in a hickory fueled smoke house and took a big whiff. The smoke is so overpowering, I couldn’t find much else in there.
Ingredients: Smoked Tomatoes, Smoked Habanero Peppers, Smoked Cayenne Peppers, Mango, Water, Lime juice, Cane Vinegar, Spices, Sea Salt
One of my favorite uses for smokey sauces is on Macaroni and Cheese. So, I fired up a simple batch of Mac and Cheese, and shook on some Conquering Lion. As the smell foretold, there was smoke aplenty. It’s a good, flavorful and heavy smoke flavor. There’s some heat from the habaneros, but not overwhelming fire. A tiny ping of citrus pops through, as well. But, there’s virtually no mango to be found. Not much sweetness, and no fruit flavor that I could find. Now, maybe I should hold that against Conquering lion, since it’s supposed to be a mango sauce. But, since I love smokey flavor and only tolerate mango, I have no issues with it.
Conclusion: Conquering Lion Mango sauce is lacking in the mango department. However, it’s tasty, smokey character adds a welcome zip to food and is worth giving a spin. It’s great on Mac and Cheese, and would be a good addition to eggs or barbecue.
Packaging - Classy, timeless label. 8.9 out of 10.0
Aroma - Smoke, smoke and more smoke. 7.9 out of 10.0
Appearance - thin and red. 7.1 out of 10.0
Taste - Lots of smoke. Mango? We don’t need no stinkin’ mango! 7.8 out of 10.0
Heat - More than medium, but not a mind blower. 7.0 out of 10.0
Overall Rating: 7.6 out of 10.0
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Posted by: John - Categories: Hot Sauce Reviews, Hot Sauce Stuff
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At least he showed a picture of the Mac and Cheese.!!!!!!!! And listed why he chose Mac and Cheese, plus his rating system made sense….
Good review I’ll agree with that though……
One question that I do have is why do so many Sauce makers use Mango when doing a fruit based sauce?
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 8:41 pm said:
At least he showed a picture of the Mac and Cheese.!!!!!!!! And listed why he chose Mac and Cheese, plus his rating system made sense….
Good review I’ll agree with that though……
One question that I do have is why do so many Sauce makers use Mango when doing a fruit based sauce?
Now, from my experience mango brings out the sweetness of the habanero peppers. They balance each other out wonderfully if done correctly. JMHO
Jodie on 12/27/2006 at 10:10 pm said:
Now, from my experience mango brings out the sweetness of the habanero peppers. They balance each other out wonderfully if done correctly. JMHO
Thanks for the info Jodie, I like Mango it sticks well to winder’s…
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 10:18 pm said:
Thanks for the info Jodie, I like Mango it sticks well to winder’s…
It does and it tastes great with the natural flavors of the winders! Especially if left for a few days.
Jodie on 12/27/2006 at 10:35 pm said:
It does and it tastes great with the natural flavors of the winders! Especially if left for a few days.
Kinda like a fruit roll-up…hmmmmmmmmm
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 8:41 pm said:
At least he showed a picture of the Mac and Cheese.!!!!!!!! And listed why he chose Mac and Cheese, plus his rating system made sense….
Good review I’ll agree with that though……
One question that I do have is why do so many Sauce makers use Mango when doing a fruit based sauce?
i think everybody knows what mac and cheese looks like. hot sauce just makes it red.
the real truth on 12/27/2006 at 11:02 pm said:
i think everybody knows what mac and cheese looks like. hot sauce just makes it red.
Must be somebody’s friend…. 1 comment…hmmmm…
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 11:14 pm said:
Must be somebody’s friend…. 1 comment…hmmmm…
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what is that got to do with how mac and cheese looks like?
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 11:14 pm said:
Must be somebody’s friend…. 1 comment…hmmmm…
I can’t stop laughin…….. To funny!!!!!
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 11:19 pm said:
I can’t stop laughin…….. To funny!!!!!
Mr. BLANE!!!!!!!!!
What’s up brother, how was Christmas my friend, did you spoil Luke!?!
Vic on 12/27/2006 at 11:23 pm said:
Mr. BLANE!!!!!!!!!
What’s up brother, how was Christmas my friend, did you spoil Luke!?!
I need to build on for all his toys…. The best Christmas I have had, it was all about the little man and Family.
How was your Christmas brother, hope all went well. Has your worked slowed down yet?
the real truth on 12/27/2006 at 11:18 pm said:
t ID #72265 Quote
what is that got to do with how mac and cheese looks like?
Welcome to the HSB (the real truth) are you a fire eater?
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 11:29 pm said:
I need to build on for all his toys…. The best Christmas I have had, it was all about the little man and Family.
How was your Christmas brother, hope all went well. Has your worked slowed down yet?
It’s all about the family - especially the little ones.
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 11:29 pm said:
I need to build on for all his toys…. The best Christmas I have had, it was all about the little man and Family.
How was your Christmas brother, hope all went well. Has your worked slowed down yet?
That’s great! Glad to hear you had a enjoyable/meaningful & special day. Please tell him his Auntie Wendy ( By Hot Sauce-Once Removed ) says hello and sends a Holiday kiss for him- not you!
Our was good, quiet and relaxfull. Santa hooked me up, which is a good thing.
Work has slowed down some, we’ll pick up as the week goes on closer to New Years- big shopping/party supplies days coming. Then the bottom falls out for awhile, thank God!!
huvason on 12/27/2006 at 11:36 pm said:
It’s all about the family - especially the little ones.
Whats up Brother Huv…. Have you recovered yet?
My wife’s Brother’s (3 of them) are arriving Thursday for the second round of Christmas…
Hope all is well with you
Vic on 12/27/2006 at 11:42 pm said:
That’s great! Glad to hear you had a enjoyable/meaningful & special day. Please tell him his Auntie Wendy ( By Hot Sauce-Once Removed ) says hello and sends a Holiday kiss for him- not you!
Our was good, quiet and relaxfull. Santa hooked me up, which is a good thing.
Work has slowed down some, we’ll pick up as the week goes on closer to New Years- big shopping/party supplies days coming. Then the bottom falls out for awhile, thank God!!
Tell Wendy that luke misses her and wanted to tell you thanks for farting on his package….lol…. Great Card Vic….
65 days till NM
Do you think they will ever let me be a guest reviewer? I would bring something to it never seen before, a look behind the Helmet…. Sweet huh…
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 11:44 pm said:
Whats up Brother Huv…. Have you recovered yet?
My wife’s Brother’s (3 of them) are arriving Thursday for the second round of Christmas…Hope all is well with you
All is good my friend…. took the week off to work on the house - redo the kids rooms and get the new babies room done. Going into to the big bad city tomorrow to catch a show with the family. Excellent Christmas.
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 11:47 pm said:
Tell Wendy that luke misses her and wanted to tell you thanks for farting on his package….lol…. Great Card Vic….
65 days till NM
Ha Ha! Those cards were GREAT! Funniest ones we found in a while.
We are getting ready for round two ourselves, my folks are coming up this weekend and I am picking my son up for a week tomorrow, should be fun.
huvason on 12/27/2006 at 11:54 pm said:
All is good my friend…. took the week off to work on the house - redo the kids rooms and get the new babies room done. Going into to the big bad city tomorrow to catch a show with the family. Excellent Christmas.
Oh yeah… expect your “special” present real soon. got all the stuff I need tomorrow. I think you will like…. (as so will eveyone else once it’s ready)
Vic on 12/27/2006 at 11:56 pm said:
Ha Ha! Those cards were GREAT! Funniest ones we found in a while.
We are getting ready for round two ourselves, my folks are coming up this weekend and I am picking my son up for a week tomorrow, should be fun.
Round two…. my round one is still going 
huvason on 12/27/2006 at 11:54 pm said:
All is good my friend…. took the week off to work on the house - redo the kids rooms and get the new babies room done. Going into to the big bad city tomorrow to catch a show with the family. Excellent Christmas.
How’s the wife doing? Man you must be excited and tired at the same time, Thanks for the card by the way, very cool.
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 11:54 pm said:
Do you think they will ever let me be a guest reviewer? I would bring something to it never seen before, a look behind the Helmet…. Sweet huh…
Heck ya, that would be great. Just get with Nick, it should be easy to do. I could even copy paste it into my Wordpress ( Website we use to write the reviews ) and put you as the author, your info, etc..
We can do it, if there’s a will there’s a way, brother!!
huvason on 12/27/2006 at 11:57 pm said:
Oh yeah… expect your “special” present real soon. got all the stuff I need tomorrow. I think you will like…. (as so will eveyone else once it’s ready)
Huv I can’t wait to see what you have come up with….
BLANE on 12/28/2006 at 12:02 am said:
Huv I can’t wait to see what you have come up with….
Yeah me too!! Hint Hint!! 
:wink:
Vic on 12/28/2006 at 12:00 am said:
Heck ya, that would be great. Just get with Nick, it should be easy to do. I could even copy paste it into my Wordpress ( Website we use to write the reviews ) and put you as the author, your info, etc..
We can do it, if there’s a will there’s a way, brother!!
I like it, I have plenty on Mac and Cheese to try sauce out on….lol…
But really I think it would be a blast, but it would have to be on someone that has a good sense of humor….lol….
BLANE on 12/28/2006 at 12:00 am said:
How’s the wife doing? Man you must be excited and tired at the same time, Thanks for the card by the way, very cool.
Wife is doing great, thanks for asking. Another girl…. man am I out numbered!!!!!
huvason on 12/27/2006 at 11:57 pm said:
Oh yeah… expect your “special” present real soon. got all the stuff I need tomorrow. I think you will like…. (as so will eveyone else once it’s ready)
I’m going to have to move you to a bigger shelf….lol…
BLANE on 12/28/2006 at 12:04 am said:
I like it, I have plenty on Mac and Cheese to try sauce out on….lol…
But really I think it would be a blast, but it would have to be on someone that has a good sense of humor….lol….
Just do it - I did the Talon review cuz I absolutely loved the sauce. Still me favorite (Ok, almost after FKS) Shoot it to Nick - he will either post or not.
BLANE on 12/28/2006 at 12:05 am said:
I’m going to have to move you to a bigger shelf….lol…
LOL = I went all out on this one. Oh yeah, I have something else for you, will email.
huvason on 12/28/2006 at 12:08 am said:
LOL = I went all out on this one. Oh yeah, I have something else for you, will email.
You at work or at home?
Good Night Guys!
Got to call it a night, pretty tired.
Have a good one & talk to you later.
huvason on 12/28/2006 at 12:06 am said:
Just do it - I did the Talon review cuz I absolutely loved the sauce. Still me favorite (Ok, almost after FKS) Shoot it to Nick - he will either post or not.
I think everyone would get akick out of it…. We will have to see…
huvason on 12/28/2006 at 12:09 am said:
You at work or at home?
Work right now heading home in about 10 minutes, You have got to e-mail me the info Brother. Send it to both.
Vic on 12/28/2006 at 12:10 am said:
Good Night Guys!
Got to call it a night, pretty tired.
Have a good one & talk to you later.
Enjoy you time with your son and tell Wendy hi from us. Take care Vic good talking with you.
Good Night Brother
Vic on 12/28/2006 at 12:10 am said:
Good Night Guys!
Got to call it a night, pretty tired.
Have a good one & talk to you later.
night Vic. I’m out also. One quick email the BLANE then im out.
huvason on 12/28/2006 at 12:15 am said:
night Vic. I’m out also. One quick email the BLANE then im out.
Have a good one Huv, looking forward to the email.
TTYL
I think Santa brought me the flu for Christmas, I must have been bad this year.
BLANE on 12/27/2006 at 10:44 pm said:
Kinda like a fruit roll-up…hmmmmmmmmm
mmmmm FRUIT ROLL UP with the extra flavoring of a good ol’ short bus winder!
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OWWW! Stop yelling, my head hurts from last night!
Ok, the quote disappeared, please ignore previous comment. Lol.
Ill say it again def without yelling…Anthony please for the love of god focus on your reviews being better..rather than on the Truth.This is a new year maybe you can get it right this year
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Two great reviews in a row John! Also, its nice to see another reviewer use Mac N Cheese to test out Hot Sauce!!!!
I think with the right sauce it makes a great combo!