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This sauce came to me with high expectations. Expectations that were more hype than actual proof. So instead of listening to the hype, I put this in the pantry for a bit and decided to give it a chance to find the right opportunity to rear its extra terrestrial head.
The bottle didn’t help me out much. The only contact info was a web-site www.superspicy.com, no ingredients…….perhaps this could be an earlier edition of the Illegal Alien Sauce. What perplexed me was the reference to Iceberg Lettuce. Not sure if this there just because or if there is hidden meaning behind it.
Ingredients: Vinegar, Cayanne peppers, Lemon Juice, Salt, Garlic, Spices
As far as looks go, this looks good. A bit watery, but then again, watery doesn’t have to hurt a sauce. The liquid itself is a healthy shade of red and there are skins and particles floating around (alien particles perhaps?!).
I was going to try and breakdown the ingredients list (which I was quite close to) but I found it on the www.superspicy.com website:
Made in a Southwestern Style with a bold pepper/vinegar base, with a citrusy lemon zing and hints of cilantro, hatch chili, and a perfect blend of herbs and spices. Makes a fantastic wing sauce too!!!!
I gave a generous dose on some mac n’ chesse and it was incredible. It is no doubt bold with a hefty vinegar kick but the overall taste is quite tangy with medium heat to it.
I won’t say this is the best cayenne sauce I have tried but it is right up there. Like the web-site said it would be great on wings and I can definitely see this. It would also be a perfect pizza topper. This is the type of sauce that should replace any Frank’s or big chain cayenne sauce as it has the right attitude and a decent amount of heat for those who still want to play it safe.
I have yet to try their jerky yet, but from the reputation for jerky I can see why the quality of this sauce is so high. There may have been some retooling of this sauce since I received it but if anything it would most likely go up from here. Good Stuff!!
Packaging 7/10 – Not sure what is going on here but it is not bad
Aroma 5/10 – Vinegar, peppers, citrusy
Appearance 6/10 – very watery, noticeable peppers pieces, nice red colour
Taste 8/10 – Tangy in your face cayenne sauce that fairs better than most
Heat 5/10 – Mild\Medium at best – as it claims to be and should be
Overall 7.7/10 – Worth a shot for those moving up the ranks from generic cayenne sauces
Penrod Pepper Products &
Super Spicy.com
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted by: Anthony - Categories: Hot Sauce Reviews, Hot Sauce Stuff
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I sould be getting my bottles any day now…I can’t wait.
Looking forward to it Jack!
I’m a big fan of AJ’s sauces and the people behind the scenes…. Great job AJ, keep doing what your doing because you have me sold on your sauce, looking forward to the retooling you did with Jim’s pepper mash…
Have a Great Christmas…
Anthony do you really not understand the label?
BLANE on 12/22/2006 at 5:53 pm said:
Anthony do you really not understand the label?
It was a joke!
Anthony, THANK YOU, great review, AND yes, you have a pre release bottle and a proto label. There are a few of these floating around out there.
We have gone to using JImC’s Cayenne mash and the superior mash reflects in a superior sauce as well.
Arizon Jack on 12/22/2006 at 6:35 pm said:
Anthony, THANK YOU, great review, AND yes, you have a pre release bottle and a proto label. There are a few of these floating around out there.
We have gone to using JImC’s Cayenne mash and the superior mash reflects in a superior sauce as well.
It was my pleasure Jack! Glad you jumped in here to clarify the bottle. Looking forward to trying the revamped version as well as your jerky!
Blane you working
Bret on 12/22/2006 at 7:19 pm said:
Blane you working
Unfortunatly yes, will be here till about 10 p.m, need to head home I have a package from TBS and CaJohn and one from Nick…. It should be like Christmas….oh… It is Christmas.
How about you Brett you at work?
BLANE on 12/22/2006 at 7:34 pm said:
Unfortunatly yes, will be here till about 10 p.m, need to head home I have a package from TBS and CaJohn and one from Nick…. It should be like Christmas….oh… It is Christmas.
How about you Brett you at work?
No body sends me packages.. HINT HINT HINT. Well you do Blane. The smell of Billy Bob on Xmas I mean bacon. He He. Did a 6:30 to 9:00 today real fun I love Xmas OOOOOOOOoooooooooohhh I love Xmas.
Bret on 12/22/2006 at 10:16 pm said:
No body sends me packages.. HINT HINT HINT. Well you do Blane. The smell of Billy Bob on Xmas I mean bacon. He He. Did a 6:30 to 9:00 today real fun I love Xmas OOOOOOOOoooooooooohhh I love Xmas.
LOL…. Have a great Christmas Brett
Bret on 12/22/2006 at 10:16 pm said:
No body sends me packages.. HINT HINT HINT. Well you do Blane. The smell of Billy Bob on Xmas I mean bacon. He He. Did a 6:30 to 9:00 today real fun I love Xmas OOOOOOOOoooooooooohhh I love Xmas.
Hey Bret! I actually have a package for you! sending it out next week… no pork products though 
but hope you enjoy! Wanting to send it to some other people but need addresses.
Bret on 12/22/2006 at 10:16 pm said:
No body sends me packages.. HINT HINT HINT. Well you do Blane. The smell of Billy Bob on Xmas I mean bacon. He He. Did a 6:30 to 9:00 today real fun I love Xmas OOOOOOOOoooooooooohhh I love Xmas.
I don’t send you packages, I send you pallets!…
CaJohn on 12/22/2006 at 11:45 pm said:
I don’t send you packages, I send you pallets!…
Have one for you TOO Cajohn.. but not it pallets!! Not that famous!! Can’t wait to hang out with everyone in 70 day!
CaJohn on 12/22/2006 at 11:45 pm said:
I don’t send you packages, I send you pallets!…
Hmm….Pallets. Music to my ears. 
Happy holidays
the truth on 12/22/2006 at 10:06 am said:
Cant wait to try some of this sauce Jack..Looks good.Just wish i new what it tastes like on something other than Mac and Cheese.Guess Ill give you a call so you can tell me what it goes good with..
If you read it once again you will find that it makes a perfect accompaniment to wings. That comes straight out of the mouth of Jack himself. If you read a little bit further I also mention it is great on pizza. I am sure this will make a great addition for anything that warrants a cayenne pepper sauce.
It is nice to know that a non Habanero/ super hot can still get a great review. There are situations for the mediums and milds as well.
Anthony…..
Not going to get into this with you but if it would be nice to see in your reviews that you show pictures of food that you have made with the products like others do..Mac and chesse come on put some thought into it.Anyway happy hoilday..
Good review Anthony, now I know what I can expect when I get me some Illegal Alien fire juice in the New Year.
Uncle Big likes Mac and Cheese. 
Merry Christmas to all and to all a prosperous and happy New Year. And by the way…GET SAUCED!!!!!
the truth on 12/23/2006 at 8:54 am said:
Anthony…..
Not going to get into this with you but if it would be nice to see in your reviews that you show pictures of food that you have made with the products like others do..Mac and chesse come on put some thought into it.Anyway happy hoilday..
Actually it wasn’t just “Mac N Cheese” out of a KD box. It was a personal recipe done with 4 cheeses, sausage and chicken. And I was late in submitting that pic to Nick. I will make sure to send it to you personally once I have it available.
lol cool would love to see it.
Anthony on 12/23/2006 at 1:02 pm said:
Actually it wasn’t just “Mac N Cheese” out of a KD box. It was a personal recipe done with 4 cheeses, sausage and chicken. And I was late in submitting that pic to Nick. I will make sure to send it to you personally once I have it available.
Anthony,
I’d love to try your home made Mac N Cheese recipe. Like I said, Uncle Big loves Mac N Cheese.
I usually use jalapeno cheddar cheese with chorizo sausage, sounds like a similar recipe.
Mmm, mmm, good.
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Cant wait to try some of this sauce Jack..Looks good.Just wish i new what it tastes like on something other than Mac and Cheese.Guess Ill give you a call so you can tell me what it goes good with..