Best Hot Sauce in Greater Chicago: 3 Makers, Ranked
Co-op Sauce leads this ranking and lists its headquarters at 6338 N Clark, Chicago, IL 60660. Gindo's Spice of Life lists Gindo's Hot Saucery at 2002 W Main St, Ste P, St Charles, IL 60174. Soothsayer Hot Sauce says it is based in Chicago, IL.
The ranking
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. All recipes come from Mike Bancroft and use wild ferments, koji and barrel aging. The Barrel is named for the Koval Whiskey barrel-aged sauce finished with Dark Matter roasted Harrar and Nicaragua coffee. Chi Racha lists fermented jalapeno. Unicorn Tears is a collaboration with Pipeworks Brewing. Poblano Mustard costs $10.00. The OG Co-op Sauce 3 pack costs $15.00. Frequent Fire Club (3 Bottles Quarterly) costs $20.00 every month.
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. Mary and Chris Ginder are named as founders and owners. The line has grown to over 500 flavors since 2011. Original Fresh & Spicy is called the sauce that started it all. Vampire Slayer lists Carolina Reaper, ghost and scorpion peppers. Honey Habanero won First Place, Best Caribbean Style at the International Flavor Awards (2016). Hot Honey costs $15.99. Gindo's Best Selling 4 Pack costs $50.00.
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. The products are vegan and mostly gluten free, with no chemical preservatives of any kind. The company works with punk and metal bands on themed, limited run hot sauces. Number Five was released in 2016 as the first ever album via hot sauce. Perdition lists habanero pepper and orange bell pepper. Summit Sauce was made for the Pizza Summit. MALÖRT FACE - Grapefruit & Ghost Pepper costs $12.00.
FAQ
What style of hot sauce is Chicago known for?
Co-op Sauce says the sauces are built to enhance food and flavor rather than overwhelm it. Co-op Sauce says all recipes use wild ferments, koji and barrel aging. Gindo's Spice of Life says fresh peppers create rich, bold flavor and thicker sauces, not vinegar-heavy or watered-down. Soothsayer Hot Sauce describes homemade, hand bottled, all natural, small batch hot sauce.
What are the cheapest hot sauce bottles in Chicago?
Chi Racha is listed at $5.00. The Barrel is listed at $5.00. Gindo's Original Fresh & Spicy Hot Sauce is listed at $14.99. Perdition - Orange Habanero is listed at $12.00.
Which Chicago hot sauce makers use habanero?
Jack O Lantern AKA Too Hot lists aged chocolate habanero. Gindo's Original Fresh & Spicy lists habanero pepper. Perdition lists habanero pepper and orange bell pepper.
Which Chicago hot sauce makers ship online?
Gindo's Spice of Life offers free shipping on 3 items or more. Co-op Sauce lists Frequent Fire Club (3 Bottles Quarterly) at $20.00 every month.