Best Hot Sauce in Greater Boston: 3 Makers, Ranked
Craic Sauce leads this ranking and says it makes its sauces in small batches at a community kitchen in Lowell, MA. Burke’s Hot Sauce lists 200 Webster Street, Hanover, MA, 02339. Spice Weasel lists Reading, MA 01867.
The ranking
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. Brian Ruhlmann is named as founder. Output is around 2,000 bottles weekly. The company has a dedicated team of 12. Kelpie uses Chatham Kelp from Cape Cod. Single Source batches ferment for 6+ months. Burnin’ Bog is the first super-hot sauce in the line. Ready Steady Pepper Sauce lists a regular price of $12.00 USD.
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. The mash ferments in brine for a month. The sauce is gluten free and vegan. Thai Chili has a Sriracha-esque taste with a sweet red bell pepper finish. Ginger Habanero is savory with garlic and ginger. Pineapple Habanero is listed at $12.00. Original Habanero was formerly known as the Red Batch.
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. Two friends growing peppers started the company. They wanted to recreate a spicy momo sauce from Sikkim. Hot Honey infuses Northeast wildflower and clover honey with habanero and hot portugal peppers. Original Hot Sauce is listed at $10.00. Golden Weasel Hot Mustard is listed at $10.00.
FAQ
What style of hot sauce is Boston known for?
Craic Sauce says fermentation brings out the rich flavors of its sauces. Burke’s Hot Sauce says its sauces use fresh ingredients and a unique fermentation process. Spice Weasel says its sauces use ingredients as fresh as can be.
What are the cheapest hot sauce bottles in Boston?
Spice Weasel Original Hot Sauce is listed at $10.00. Craic Sauce Mill City Red lists a regular price of $10.00 USD. Burke’s Pineapple Habanero is listed at $12.00.
Which Boston hot sauce makers use habanero?
Craic Sauce lists cayenne, Fresno and red habanero in Mill City Red. Burke’s Hot Sauce lists habanero in Pineapple Habanero. Spice Weasel lists habanero and hot portugal in Hot Honey.
Which Boston hot sauce makers use jalapeno?
Burke’s Hot Sauce lists serrano, jalapeno, cubanelle and red habanero in Verde Serrano. Craic Sauce lists Hungarian Hot Wax, jalapeno and habanero in Clark Farm Hot Sauce.
Which Boston hot sauce makers use serrano?
Burke’s Hot Sauce lists serrano, jalapeno, cubanelle and red habanero in Verde Serrano. Craic Sauce lists serrano, cayenne and cherry bomb in Farmer Dave’s Hot Sauce.
Which Boston hot sauce makers ship online?
Burke’s Hot Sauce says most orders are received within 2-5 business days from shipment. Craic Sauce partners with 100+ independent local retailers.