Best Hot Sauce in Greater Richmond: 3 Makers, Ranked
MF Willis Hot Sauce Company leads this ranking and says it is local to Chesterfield, Virginia. Wild Earth Fermentation says its ferments are made in Richmond, VA. Scared Cowboy lists 2601 Maury Street, BLDG 2, Richmond VA 23224.
The ranking
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. The about page says the company was established in 2022. Willis decided to grow a garden in early 2021 as he had done in his younger years. None of the sauces have their spice levels artificially increased with extracts. Pineapple Habanero blends tropical fruit and spicy habanero. Lemon Garlic Reaper is designed with fried fish and seafood in mind. Strawberry Reaper lists a regular price of $12.00 USD.
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. The founders left their jobs in Washington, DC to bicycle around the country in 2015. Scorpion King combines local peppers with ginger, garlic, Filipino spiced vinegar and tamari. Citrus Tears is a citrus-infused hotter pepper sauce with organic lemon and ginger. Wildfire Hot Sauce is listed at $11.95. Green Queen makes amazing tacos, eggs and Thai papaya salads.
Locally generated from published details; not a photograph of the premises or packaging. None of the sauces contain ingredients from the top nine major allergens. Orange is made with fire roasted tomato, garlic and habaneros. Brown is made with tamarind, garlic and habaneros. Green is made with tomatillo, culantro and habaneros. Orange is listed at $7.99. Red is recommended on grilled chicken, seafood and Mediterranean foods.
FAQ
What style of hot sauce is Richmond known for?
MF Willis Hot Sauce Company says its heat comes from the peppers and other natural ingredients. Wild Earth Fermentation describes probiotic, naturally fermented, vegetable-based products. Scared Cowboy says its tagline is not too spicy and tastes good.
What are the cheapest hot sauce bottles in Richmond?
Scared Cowboy Orange is listed at $7.99. Wild Earth Wildfire Hot Sauce is listed at $11.95. MF Willis Hot Sauce Company Pineapple Habanero lists a regular price of $12.00 USD.
Which Richmond hot sauce makers use habanero?
MF Willis Hot Sauce Company lists habanero in Pineapple Habanero. Wild Earth Fermentation lists habanero and Scotch Bonnet in Wildfire. Scared Cowboy lists habanero in Orange.
Which Richmond hot sauce makers use jalapeno?
Wild Earth Fermentation lists jalapeno in Green Queen. MF Willis Hot Sauce Company lists jalapeno in Roasted Vegetable.
Which Richmond hot sauce makers ship online?
Scared Cowboy says most orders are delivered within 5 business days of the purchase date. Wild Earth Fermentation lists flat rate shipping of $7.95 in Virginia and $14.95 outside Virginia. MF Willis Hot Sauce Company processes orders within 1 to 2 business days.