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Sweet, smoky, and boldly original, California Hot Sauce Solutions CHSS La Pistola Hot Sauce blends applewood smoked strawberries with habanero peppers, tequila, agave nectar, and premium vinegars to create an unforgettable artisan hot sauce. Developed as the first collaboration between Paulman Acre and J's Small Batch, this award-winning recipe delivers rich fruit flavor balanced by medium-hot heat.
Originally created for the California Strawberry Festival, La Pistola transforms fresh smoked strawberries into a versatile hot sauce that's equally at home on wings, wraps, sandwiches, grilled meats, and much more.
Why You'll Love It- Award-winning flavor: First Place winner at the 2025 Scovie Awards in the Fruit Mild/Medium category.
- Unique collaboration: The first official collaboration between Paulman Acre and J's Small Batch.
- Applewood smoked strawberries: Rich fruit flavor with subtle smoky depth.
- Balanced medium-hot heat: Habanero and Fresno peppers provide bold spice without overwhelming the fruit.
- Crafted with premium ingredients: Tequila, agave nectar, black garlic, basil, and specialty vinegars create exceptional complexity.
- Chicken Wings
- Wraps
- Sandwiches
- Grilled Chicken
- Pork
- Burgers
- Tacos
- Cheese Boards
- Roasted Vegetables
- Grilled Seafood
| Size | 5 fl oz |
| Heat Level | Medium-Hot |
| Style | Smoked Strawberry Habanero Hot Sauce |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, smoky, tangy, fruity, and moderately spicy |
| Award | 2025 Scovie Awards – 1st Place, Hot Sauce: Fruit Mild/Medium |
La Pistola combines applewood smoked strawberries with habanero and Fresno peppers, premium white wine and balsamic vinegars, tequila, agave nectar, black garlic, basil, mustard seed, and lemon zest. Every ingredient contributes to a layered flavor profile that's bright, smoky, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced.
The result is an artisan hot sauce that delivers bold flavor first, followed by a satisfying medium-hot finish.
Made for More Than WingsWhile incredible on chicken wings, La Pistola also shines on wraps, sandwiches, tacos, grilled chicken, pork, burgers, roasted vegetables, seafood, and charcuterie boards. Its fruit-forward profile complements both savory dishes and barbecue while adding a unique smoky sweetness that stands apart from traditional hot sauces.
One taste is all it takes to understand why so many bottles disappear in a single meal.
Who's This For?- Hot sauce enthusiasts looking for unique fruit-forward flavors.
- Grill masters wanting an unforgettable finishing sauce.
- Food lovers who enjoy smoky sweet heat.
- Anyone seeking an award-winning artisan hot sauce.
- Toss freshly cooked chicken wings in La Pistola.
- Spread onto sandwiches and wraps for smoky fruit flavor.
- Drizzle over grilled chicken or pork.
- Serve alongside cheese and charcuterie.
- Use as a finishing sauce for burgers or tacos.
How spicy is La Pistola Hot Sauce?
It has a medium-hot heat level, balancing habanero and Fresno peppers with smoked strawberry sweetness.
What makes La Pistola unique?
It combines applewood smoked strawberries, tequila, agave nectar, black garlic, premium vinegars, and peppers into a one-of-a-kind artisan hot sauce.
What foods pair best with La Pistola?
It's excellent on wings, wraps, sandwiches, tacos, grilled chicken, pork, burgers, seafood, roasted vegetables, and cheese boards.
Has this sauce won any awards?
Yes. It earned First Place in the Fruit Mild/Medium category at the 2025 Scovie Awards.
Ingredients
Applewood Smoked Strawberries, Habanero Pepper, Fresno Pepper, Water, White Wine Vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar, Yellow Onion, Garlic, Agave, Sea Salt, Basil, Silver Tequila, Dried Chile, Black Garlic, Mustard Seed, Black Pepper, Lemon Zest.
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