A competition-tested Louisiana classic with real Cajun bite
This is a true Louisiana-style hot sauce built on cayenne tradition and sharpened with habanero heat. Bright vinegar leads, peppers hit fast, and the flavor stays savory and food-friendly. It’s bold without being flashy—and it earned its reputation the hard way, on the competition table.
⭐ Tasting Notes
Sharp cayenne bite
Bright vinegar snap
Savory garlic and spice
Light smoke with a clean finish
⭐ Perfect For
Fried chicken and wings
Gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans
Eggs and breakfast plates
Burgers and sausages
Classic Southern comfort food
⭐ Ingredients
Malt Vinegar, Habanero and Cayenne Peppers, Water, Tomato Paste, Corn Syrup, Fructose, Distilled Vinegar, Worchestershire Sauce, Spices, Garlic, Lime Concentrate, Brown Sugar, Seasoned Salt, Onion Powder, Liquid Smoke, and Salt.
⭐ Specifications
Heat Level: 7/10 🔥
Pepper(s): Habanero, Cayenne
Net Weight: 7 oz (198 g)
Gluten-Free: ❌ Not Gluten-Free
Country of Origin: United States of America
Brand: Pain is Good
SKU: 1727
UPC: F02020070
🏆 Awards & Accolades
🏆 1st Place — 2002 International Fiery Foods Show (Louisiana-Style Hot Sauce)
🥇 1st Place — 2003 Scovie Awards (Louisiana-Style Hot Sauce)
🎖️ Recognized at the New York Fancy Foods Show and Fiery Food Challenge (early 2000s)
⭐ Flavor Story
Batch #218 is built the old-school way. Cayenne delivers the familiar Louisiana backbone, habanero stretches the heat just enough, and the vinegar keeps it sharp and usable. It’s not a novelty bottle—it’s a proven sauce with staying power.
⭐ Quick Recipe
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Melt butter in a pan and stir in a few dashes of the sauce.
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Toss freshly fried chicken or shrimp until evenly coated.
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Finish with cracked black pepper and serve hot.
⭐ Tags
Pain is Good, United States, hot sauce, Louisiana style hot sauce, cayenne pepper, habanero pepper, vinegar based, smoky, heat level 7
