Florida Sauce Citrus & Datil Pepper Hot Sauce – St. Augustine | Fat Cat Gourmet

Sunshine State in a bottle — tangy citrus, orange blossom honey, and the punchy heat of St. Augustine's legendary datil pepper. Flip flops and sunglasses not required, but highly recommended.

Florida Sauce – Citrus & Datil Pepper Hot Sauce from St. Augustine

This one-of-a-kind condiment represents the spirit of the Sunshine State. Fat Cat Gourmet's Florida Sauce combines tangy, bitter, and sour citrus — orange, grapefruit, and key lime — with sweet orange blossom honey and the punchy heat of datil pepper, a unique chili that thrives exclusively in St. Augustine, Florida. The result is a bright, layered, and deeply Florida hot sauce unlike anything else on the shelf.

Flavor Profile

• Citrus: Orange, grapefruit, and key lime — tangy, bitter, and bright
• Sweetness: Orange blossom honey for a floral, natural sweetness
• Heat: Datil pepper — St. Augustine's signature chili, fruity and punchy
• Heat Level: Medium — 3,000–7,000 SHU (varies by harvest)
• Finish: Bright, citrus-forward with a warm, lingering datil heat

Ingredients

Orange Juice from Concentrate, Grapefruit Juice (Water, Grapefruit Juice Concentrate), Pure Cane Sugar, Onions, Orange Blossom Honey, Datil Pepper Mash (Datil Peppers, Vinegar), Green Bell Peppers, Key Lime Juice from Concentrate, Water, Orange Peel, Garlic (Garlic, Water), Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate (as a Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (as a Preservative)

Best Uses

• Seafood — shrimp, fish tacos, crab, and lobster
• Chicken, mojo pork, and BBQ
• Marinade for chicken, pork, fish, and shrimp
• Dipping sauce for fried fish, egg rolls, and appetizers
• Drizzle over grilled vegetables and tropical dishes

Featured Recipe

• Ultimate Fried Fish Tacos

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 and the Hot Pepper Award.

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Product Details

• Heat Level: Medium — 3,000–7,000 SHU (Datil Pepper)
• Dietary: Gluten-Free, Low Sugar, 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