Hot Sauce Blog

British Army Ration Pack Hot Sauce
British Army Ration Pack Hot Sauce
There are few things more capable of testing a soldier’s morale than a British Army ration pack. You’ve been out in the field for days/weeks. You’re cold, wet, tired, covered... Read more...
What does Small Batch actually mean.
What does Small Batch actually mean.
At Cleared Hot, small batch is not a marketing gimmick or a fancy label designed to make products sound more premium. It is quite literally how we make our sauces... Read more...
Cleared Hot, different types of chillies explained in a chart.
A few different types of Chilli
Some chillies bring fruity sweetness, others deliver smoky depth, while some exist purely to test your life choices. At Cleared Hot, flavour always comes first, so choosing the right chilli... Read more...
Darren Gray Owner of Cleared Hot in Desert Camo next to a military vehicle.
From Big Guns to Big Flavour
After serving 21 years in the Royal Artillery, I never imagined that one day I’d swap military exercises, cameras, and observation posts for chilli peppers, vinegar, and hot sauce bottles.... Read more...
BEHIND THE HEAT: HOW WE DEVELOP NEW FLAVOURS, Cleared Hot, Hot Sauces.
Behind the Heat: How We Develop New Flavours
Creating a new hot sauce or seasoning isn’t just about making something spicy — it’s about building layers of flavour, balance, and personality into every bottle and shaker we produce.... Read more...
What Makes a Good Hot Sauce?
What Makes a Good Hot Sauce?
Hot sauce has exploded in popularity across the UK over the last few years, with chilli lovers searching for everything from smoky BBQ sauces to brutally hot challenge sauces. But... Read more...