Fermented Hot Sauces

Spice Hounds makes hot sauces using specialty peppers from our home garden in Eliot, Maine, blended with our small batch vinegars.

We currently offer Mild, Medium, Hot, and Superhot sauces. Our sauces are handcrafted and fermented to extract maximum flavor and heat from few ingredients. Grab The Doghouse Hot Sauce Sampler to try all four of our sauces!

 

Fermented Hot Sauces

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you make fermented hot sauces?

Fermentation enables the rich, complex flavors and heat that make Spice Hounds sauces unique. We ferment our chili peppers and blend them with handcrafted vinegar, producing deeper, more developed flavors that naturally balance heat. Our process creates a hot sauce that’s tangy, savory, and more nuanced than sauces made from fresh peppers alone.

What is Louisiana-style hot sauce?

Louisiana-style hot sauce is a vinegar-forward hot sauce made primarily from aged chili peppers, salt, and vinegar. Compared to thicker or sweeter sauces, it’s thin, tangy, and designed to enhance food rather than overpower it. This style originated in Louisiana and is traditionally used on everything from eggs and seafood to rice dishes and fried foods.

Are your hot sauces all-natural?

Yes. Spice Hounds hot sauces are made with all-natural ingredients. We use real chili peppers from our garden, handcrafted vinegar, salt, and select spices, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Our sauces rely on traditional fermentation and simple ingredients to create bold, balanced flavor the natural way.