Cat in Heat Chipotle Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce – Scovie Award Winner | Fat Cat Gourmet

Sultry, scorching, and smoky — ghost peppers, chipotles, and roasted tomatoes in a sauce that builds slow and lingers long.

Cat in Heat Chipotle Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce – Scovie Award Winner

Fat Cat Gourmet's Cat in Heat is a sultry, scorching, smoky combination of ghost peppers, habaneros, chipotles, fire-roasted tomatoes, and more — with an ever-increasing heat level that lingers long in the mouth. Complex, layered, and deeply satisfying for those who want serious heat with serious flavor.

• Winner of the 2015 Scovie Award for XXX Hot Sauce
• Named by Food & Wine Magazine as one of the "Best Hot Sauces You Haven't Tried Yet"

Flavor Profile

• Smoke: Chipotle peppers in adobo and smoked paprika — deep, rich, and complex
• Heat: Ghost peppers and green habaneros — building, intense, and lingering
• Base: Fire-roasted tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and tomato paste
• Heat Level: Very Hot — 50,000–100,000 SHU (varies by harvest)
• Finish: Slow-building heat that lingers long with smoky, savory depth

Ingredients

Fire Roasted Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Citric Acid), Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (Smoked Jalapeño Peppers, Tomato Paste, Vinegar, Sugar, Garlic, Salt, Water, Vegetable Oil), Red Wine Vinegar, Roasted Red Peppers (Roasted Peppers, Water, Salt, Citric Acid), Tomato Paste, Green Habanero Peppers, Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Lemon Juice, Ghost Peppers, Water, Mustard (Vinegar, #1 Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spices), Sugar, Ghost Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Cilantro, Sea Salt

Best Uses

• Mix into ketchup, BBQ sauce, or mayo to add depth and spice
• Stir into soups, chili, and stews for complex heat
• Glaze for meatloaf, burgers, and grilled meats
• Alfredo sauce, pasta, and bold Italian-inspired dishes
• Moroccan-style meatballs and slow-cooked dishes

Featured Recipes

• Stuffed Cheeseburger
• Cat in Heat Alfredo with Chicken and Peas
• Meatloaf with Cat in Heat Glaze
• Spicy Moroccan-Style Meatballs

Brand Story

Fat Cat Gourmet Hot Sauces & Specialty Condiments focuses on that magical middle ground where flavor and fire meet — exotic flavor combinations, all-natural ingredients, and heat levels ranging from mild to super-hot. Purr-fect for grilling, marinating, dipping, and more. Many products have earned nationally recognized awards including the Golden Chile, the Hot Pepper Award, and the Scovie Award.

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Product Details

• Heat Level: Very Hot — 50,000–100,000 SHU (Ghost Pepper & Habanero)
• Dietary: Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, All-Natural Ingredients
• Bottle Size: 5 fl oz glass bottle
• Available In: 1 bottle, 3 bottles, 6 bottles, 12 bottles (full case)
• Storage: Refrigerate after opening
• Vendor: Fat Cat Gourmet Hot Sauces & Specialty Condiments