Best Hot Sauce in Greater Detroit: 3 Makers, Ranked
Hell Fire Detroit leads this ranking and lists 25426 Ryan Rd., Warren, MI 48091. Heat Street Detroit says it crafts artisan, small-batch hot sauces in Detroit, Michigan. 2 Dogs Hot Sauce lists Ferndale, MI.
The ranking
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. The hello page says it was established in 2015. Poblano lists 1,000–2,000 Scoville Units (Mild). Trinidad Scorpion (Batch #4) lists 1,200,000–2,000,000 Scoville Units (Stupid Hot). Bourbon Habanero Ghost was featured on Hot Ones Season 13. Chile Oil is the company's own Detroit version of the chile oils found in family restaurants in Mexico. Poblano has a regular price of $13. Trinidad Scorpion (Batch #4) has a regular price of $33. The Cabernet Habanero Reaper page lists fire-roasted habanero and Carolina Reaper chile pepper.
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. The makers page says the business launched in January 2024. The 313 is nicknamed Liquid Gold. Hart Plaza combines sweet Michigan cherries, pineapple, lime, cilantro and habanero. MoTown is a smooth, tangy fermented hot sauce. The 313 Honey Roasted Habanero Sauce 5 fl oz costs $12.00. Belle Isle Pineapple Habanero Sauce 5 fl oz costs $10.00. The makers page says every bottle is handcrafted in small batches using fresh produce and peppers. The Green Michigan page says it is inspired by Southwest and Mexican-style flavors.
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. The story page says the maker started making sauce in 2016 after a stroke. Michigan Cherry Habanero starts with real Traverse City cherries. Black Garlic Habanero uses savory, earthy black garlic. Give Up The Ghost lists ghost pepper. Future Sauce lists Reaper and Scorpion peppers. The Green Mild costs $9.99. Future Sauce costs $11.99. The recipes page uses 1 TB 2 Dogs Michigan Cherry Habanero Hot Sauce in My Dad's Fiesta Pork Bake. The Pineapple Chipotle page says it balances pineapple with chipotle peppers.
FAQ
What style of hot sauce is Detroit known for?
Hell Fire Detroit says its hot sauce respects the purity and character of each chile pepper. Heat Street Detroit says its sauces use fresh peppers, fruits, vegetables and natural ingredients instead of dried pepper powders or artificial additives. 2 Dogs Hot Sauce says its sauce is hand-crafted in Michigan with no preservatives.
What are the cheapest hot sauce bottles in Detroit?
The Green Mild is listed at $9.99. Belle Isle Pineapple Habanero Sauce 5 fl oz is listed at $10.00. Poblano has a regular price of $13.
Which Detroit hot sauces are the hottest?
Bourbon Habanero Ghost lists 200,000 to 400,000 Scoville Units (Boo). Trinidad Scorpion (Batch #4) lists 1,200,000–2,000,000 Scoville Units (Stupid Hot). Poblano lists 1,000–2,000 Scoville Units (Mild).
Which Detroit hot sauce makers use habanero?
Hell Fire Detroit lists fire-roasted habanero. The 313 lists fresh habanero pepper. Michigan Cherry Habanero lists habanero.
Which Detroit hot sauce makers use fruit?
Hart Plaza combines sweet Michigan cherries, pineapple, lime, cilantro and habanero. Michigan Cherry Habanero starts with real Traverse City cherries. Pineapple Chipotle balances pineapple with chipotle peppers. Belle Isle lists fresh pineapple, fresh habanero pepper, cilantro, lime, distilled white vinegar, water and salt.