video Iron Mike's Original Recipe Artisanal Hot Sauce Review

[Edmick]

This was a fun one. Probably one of the best super hot sauces I've had in a while. For being so hot, the flavors were incredibly balanced. With ferments, it can be quite a challenge as a reviewer to pick out individual notes but the subtle nuances were definitely notable. Thanks again Mike! The high marks are well deserved!

Heat: 10/10
Complexity: 10/10
Aroma: 9/10
Flavor: 10/10
Usability: 8-9/10
Overall likeability: 10/10

https://youtu.be/9M2TSFp4FQE

 

[MikeUSMC]

(Label needs updating; no more 'smoke flavoring' in the ingredients. The pods are actually smoked now)

 

[Edmick]

Definitely a step above the commercially available super hots. I addressed this at the last hot sauce expo I went to, in regards to the lack of variety in sauces. All the vendors I talked to said the same thing. Lack of variety is due to lack of availability of quality raw ingredients. This is why the majority of hobby sauces i've had taste better and are more complex than commercial sauces i've had.

 

[MikeUSMC]

I've sent bottles of this out to quite a few people. For anyone who's had it, I'm wondering, do you think I should make it in 2 different heat levels? Keeping the "hot" one as is, and maybe doing a "medium" version with only Chocolate Scotch Bonnets (no Douglahs)?

 

[Guatemalan Insanity Pepper]

I've sent bottles of this out to quite a few people. For anyone who's had it, I'm wondering, do you think I should make it in 2 different heat levels? Keeping the "hot" one as is, and maybe doing a "medium" version with only Chocolate Scotch Bonnets (no Douglahs)?

YES!  
It's pretty much perfect as it is, but i could see it appealing to even more people if it was tamed a bit.

 

[WarrantMan]

Edmick,
 
Nice review. I agree with the BBQ thoughts. That is what came to mind when I first tried it. The heat topped out my tolerance threshold. I will add it to BBQ sauce soon and I know it will be great. It begs for pork...
 
MikeUSMC,
 
Do what you will, but with this one you nailed it. I personally wouldn't change a thing. It's the "original", it's great.... it ain't broke, don't fix it. 
If you did another as you suggest, maybe give it a totally different name?

 

[Walchit]

Chicken breast slathered in this would be amazing, personally it's not what I really want on my burritos (though ate it on all three that I had). I was also thinking about Hawaiian pizza, would really set that off.

 

[Edmick]

The reason I was thinking burritos is because of a night market by me that has a vendor that sells bbq tritip burritos and it was the first thing that came to mind. Would be amazing!

 

[hogleg]

Thin some by half with water, mix into your shredded chicken before you roll enchiladas. Thank me later 
 
Thanks again Mike! Good Stuff!

 

[Guatemalan Insanity Pepper]

Thin some by half with water, mix into your shredded chicken before you roll enchiladas. Thank me later 
 
Thanks again Mike! Good Stuff!

 
given away my secrets for my shredded chicken and peppers mix for my taco salads/burrito bowls 

 

[hogleg]

 
given away my secrets for my shredded chicken and peppers mix for my taco salads/burrito bowls 

 
          
Eh, I learn from the best

 

[Crispee-FL]

Great review!

 

[jhc]

For anyone who's had it, I'm wondering, do you think I should make it in 2 different heat levels? Keeping the "hot" one as is, and maybe doing a "medium" version with only Chocolate Scotch Bonnets (no Douglahs)?

 
I haven't had it but...
 

 

[Walchit]

A mild version would be cool, not in a 5oz bottle though. Just my opinion. Probably just make gallons of that. Lol

 

[Thegreenchilemonster]

I've sent bottles of this out to quite a few people. For anyone who's had it, I'm wondering, do you think I should make it in 2 different heat levels? Keeping the "hot" one as is, and maybe doing a "medium" version with only Chocolate Scotch Bonnets (no Douglahs)?

I personally think it's great the way it is. I took the bottle you sent me to work to share with coworkers during lunch, and everyone liked it. No one complained that it was too hot.

 

[Walchit]

Yeah it's definitely good as is, to me it's a very unique sauce, I have a big pork shoulder in the crock pot right now. It will get used tonight

 

[MikeUSMC]

This was a fun one. Probably one of the best super hot sauces I've had in a while. Thanks again Mike! The high marks are well deserved!

Ed, I really want to publicly thank you for that amazing review, man. That was even better than I could have imagined, truly. I really thought I was onto something with that recipe, but I'm grateful beyond words for what you've said about it. I never would've expected a review that good in a million years

That goes for everyone else here, too. Thanks a million for all of your support and encouragement since I've been here, at THP. I know this is just a hobby sauce, and I have no plans in the foreseeable future on ever going commercial, but your positive feedback is why I keep doing this. Hell, 90% of the stuff I make gets mailed out to you clowns Pretty much for my own enjoyment, but I'm glad you all seem to be enjoying it as much as I do. Thanks again, everyone. It means the world to me! :wipes single tear from eye:

I could see it appealing to even more people if it was tamed a bit.

If you did another as you suggest, maybe give it a totally different name?

Yeah, I could see that. It would be more appealing to the masses if it were tamed a little bit. Maybe I'll try a milder version this Fall, with something more 'inviting' on the label than a pot of molten metal, haha. I'll call it "O. Gizzle's Lil' Brizzle" with puppies and kittens on the label or something

A mild version would be cool, not in a 5oz bottle though. Just my opinion. Probably just make gallons of that. Lol

Dude.....

You guys rock!

Thanks again

 

[Guatemalan Insanity Pepper]

Yeah, I could see that. It would be more appealing to the masses if it were tamed a little bit. Maybe I'll try a milder version this Fall, with something more 'inviting' on the label than a pot of molten metal, haha. I'll call it "O. Gizzle's Lil' Brizzle" with puppies and kittens on the label or something

Dude.....

You guys rock!

Thanks again

Dude...
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/38639-funny-pic-of-the-day-anyone/?p=1528025
 
 
 
change it from a valentines greeting to a    Hot sauce Label 
a hot sauce label with kitties and raw meat dangling from strings for them to play with would totally grab my attention 
that might even get talked about more than the Brady - Jesus  sauce 
 
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[Edmick]

I think a milder would be cool but it may or may not work out as well. The flavor profile for this one works really well because it is so hot, so taming it down might leave some unintended gaps in the overall experience. Might need to tweak the other ingredients a bit to get what you're looking for. Maybe not though. It's worth trying for sure

 

[PtMD989]

Ya wiped a tear from in your eye? What did you do, step in a bear trap? [emoji6]jk


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