So as my first “Official” HSB presented review and after digging through Nick’s box of goodies, I would have to say this was a joint venture between me and the misses. “Whoa that sounds good” were her exact words, so I gave up my first choice and went with her instincts, I was not disappointed. I always feared doing a review because what if I didn’t like what I was trying, or what if “they” don’t like what I have to say about it. Or worse off could I get the words, the taste, or the total experience across to potential customers.
This grilling sauce by Nando’s blew all my hesitations and second guesses away. Upon the first break of the seal and the first smell of the Basil & Tomato I knew I would like it. Whether it’s the Tomato Paste or the Sundried Tomato Powder that comes out first, I guess it doesn’t matter – it totally sells the flavor before you dig in. The “Old Pinky in the Bottle” dip, proves undoubtedly the nose wasn’t lying. This Sauce is good. Like the label says “Like good conversation, this exchange between sundried tomatoes, sweet basil and peri-peri is full of pleasantries with a dash of spice and wit. May it be the talk of your table too.”
Ingredients: Water, Tomato Paste, Vinegar, Sunflower Oil (7%), Sugar, Onion Pieces, Salt, Olive Oil (2%), Serrano Peppers, African Birds Eye Peppers (Peri-Peri), Lemon Puree, Sundried Tomato Powder, Garlic Pieces, Modified Corn Starch, Oregano, Basil, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Xanthum Gum, Tomato (Flavor)
We decided to utilize the Nando’s Sundried Tomato & Basil Sauce as a Marinade, it pours quick and smooth. The Spices, Onion Pieces, and Garlic Pieces are prominent and can be easily seen all throughout and felt with every bite.
Classified as a medium heat level, it holds true to it. The Peri-Peri’s are not overwhelming and only give a somewhat steady tingle and short lived burn but it adds wonderfully to the flavor and balances the sauce well. We set some very nice Boneless Pork Chops in the Nando’s and the flavorings really responded perfectly.
Overall the dinner was great, the Pork Chops came out very tender and the great flavor of the sauce held up well after cooking. Complimented with Brown Rice and buttered Spinach (Popeye’s favorite & mine too). What did you expect- me to tell you I was a bad cook? yeah right, you’ve seen my pictures. Never trust a skinny cook is what I was always told. The Nando’s rocked, we used it on the rice, the spinach and sopped it up with some French Bread, Dang Tastey!
Conclusion: It’s simple- try it. I have no fear in saying that if Tomato, Onions, Basil, Garlic, and Oregano with a little kick of spiciness and tongue tingle is your thing you will absolutely love it. We did and will be a customer, we look forward to trying other Nando’s products based on our findings with this superb sauce.
Packaging/Label: 7 out of 10
Aroma: 9 out of 10
Taste: 9 out of 10
Heat: 6 out of 10
Overall: 9 out of 10
Hey Nice Peri-Peri………
Nando’s Chickenland, Inc.
1041 West 18th Street, Suite B103
Costa Mesa, Ca. 92627
Tel: 1-877-496-4247
www.nandosusa.com
Written by Vic
Nick Lindauer founded Hot Sauce Blog in 2004, making it one of the internet's very first hot sauce review sites. After 20+ years of tasting, reviewing, and attending every major fiery foods event in the country, he's back behind the keyboard covering the hot sauce world he helped build.
41 responses to “Nando’s Sundried Tomato & Basil with Peri-Peri Peppers Marinade and Grilling Sauce”
Nice job on the review Vic! (And Wendy)
That pic gives new meaning to the “ring of fire” 😉
Woo hoo! Great first official review Vic! Sounds like a great product as well. Keep em coming!
Great review! It is hard to beat good advertising!
Hey Vic,
I’m coming over for dinner sometime!! Looks like you and wendy know how to prepare a meal and eat well. Sound review and hope you keep up with HSB review traditions.
-Scotty B
Hey Guys thanks for the kind words and encouragements, still a little nervous about doing these- you all make it easier. Scotty, dude you are welcome any time brother. I’ll lay out a spread that Huvason and his Talon Pizza Party would be proud of. 😈
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Hey… we can cater 😀 TALON Pizza for all!
Relax man; you are among friends!
Nervous?! Why would anybody hate you for doing such a good job on a review? Tell the truth & let the chips fall where they may- it’s only an opinion after all & we all have them 😛
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I here that!!!!
Vic- did you notice a vinegar tang to it? Just curious because I see it listed fairly high on the list, but as discussed on another thread, lemon and sugar are both present and should act as a balance. Sugar also helps reduce the bitterness associated with high tomato content products.
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I know you’re here- I hear you 😛
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LOL – whoops – “hear”
Heya Jim. Finally got that patch from the in-laws. Shoot me an email with your address and it is all yours:)
Cool! I’m also just shamelessly trying to join the other Campbell as the only two current members of the 800 club 🙂
Email enroute shortly & my thanks to them!
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Danged security features here 🙁 Assuming it’s you at lo lu . net Won’t let me fill out the form on your site :-/
Will have to check that out…
Correct on the email. Looks like it is your security on the list though… just checked it.
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Maybe it’s just you 😀
Congrats Jim! You have now entered the 800 zone!
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no hand shake yet, though….. Just wait for the 1000 club! 😈
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Oh- that’s without a doubt! It’s why I have to re-enter all my contact information every time I want to post. Most all caches, settings, and info are cleared as soon as I quit IE-it’s explained to me. Never know what kind of trouble us firefighters will get into on the taxpayer nickel 😉
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Likely to be a wait 🙂 WOW- you’re running nearly 10 behind your counter and your tally. Zupwidat?
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That’s social commenter descrimination Huv. Just because we are on a lower level that you, doesn’t mean that we can’t have a special handshake. 👿
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We’ve better than a handshake at the moment- a monopoly on the 800 numbers 🙂 800-KIS-THIS and all that 😉
dudes….was sapponing????
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That’s right brethren of the Campbell Clan..Put him in his place…
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Great- another 1,000er logging on 😛
Way past my bedtime now 😛
Howdy eman, I was just passing through and got sucked in for a few minutes…how be the new mom and offspring doin?
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Speaking of handshakes, huvason’s almost ready for the 2000 club 😉
Hadn’t escaped notice- congrats Huv! Hope life is treating you well eman! Outta here- likely to be a busy night.
We are all great!!!!! Getting used to the dad thing. Time goes by so fast and it seems like evertyhing else gets pushed to the side except for the baby stuff.
later jim!!!
Allright gang, its been fun, but now I’ve got to run. Watching Pirates of the Carribean with the fam tonight in anticipation of next Fridays opening of Pirates of the Carrib Dead mans Chest . 🙂 🙂
Hey tracy…. what rating did that movie get????
was it RRRRRRRRR
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Jim, I did not- I honestly figured I would or at least catch the whiff upon first opening the bottle but it wasn’t there or wasn’t strong enough to make an impression, the Oregano and Basil were stronger beneath the Tomato.
Nice review! I will have to start trying some of their products!
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Ring of fire………I’d say they are trying to promote a new peach hot sauce line 👿 😉
OK Nick- I wasn’t dreaming, I did just read Palo Alto Firfighters Hot Sauce Review? It’s too early to be playing mind tricks like that. 🙂
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Yeah – but then I remebered what day it was – had to get the contest winners out today.
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Cool I figured it was something along those lines……..Hey have a good 4th!
Have a Happy 4th all !! Stay safe