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If you're looking for serious heat that doesn't sacrifice flavor, California Hot Sauce Solutions Paulman Acre Don't Pear the Reaper Hot Sauce delivers both. First brewed in 2015, this award-winning artisan hot sauce pairs fiery Carolina Reaper peppers with fresh D'Anjou pears and raspberries, creating a surprisingly balanced combination of fruit sweetness and intense, lingering heat.
Built for experienced hot sauce lovers, Don't Pear the Reaper blends Carolina Reaper, 7-Pot, Habanero, and Fresno peppers into a complex sauce that's equally at home in soups, stews, tacos, burgers, guacamole, and barbecue. It's extremely hot, so a little goes a long way.
Why You'll Love It- Multiple award winner: Recognized by the Scovie Awards and Zest Fest Fiery Food Awards.
- Extreme heat with real flavor: Carolina Reaper, 7-Pot, Habanero, and Fresno peppers create intense but balanced spice.
- Fruit-forward complexity: Fresh D'Anjou pears and raspberries soften the heat with natural sweetness.
- Versatile: Perfect for soups, stews, tacos, burgers, chili, and guacamole.
- Crafted for chiliheads: Designed for those who appreciate serious heat.
- Chili
- Soups
- Stews
- Guacamole
- Tacos
- Burgers
- Grilled Chicken
- Pork
- Rice Bowls
- Barbecue
| Size | 5 fl oz |
| Heat Level | Super Hot |
| Style | All Purpose Super Hot Sauce |
| Flavor Profile | Fruity, savory, tangy, and intensely hot |
| Awards | 2025 Zest Fest Fiery Food Awards – 2nd Place Reaper Pepper Sauce 2025 Scovie Awards (Primo Variant) – 1st Place Fruit XXX Hot 2025 Scovie Awards (Primo Variant) – 3rd Place Specialty Chile XXX Hot 2024 Scovie Awards – 1st Place Fruit XXX Hot |
Don't Pear the Reaper combines Carolina Reaper, 7-Pot, Habanero, and Fresno peppers with fresh D'Anjou pears, raspberries, garlic, shallots, and lemon to create a sauce that's both intensely hot and surprisingly flavorful. The fruit adds natural sweetness that complements the peppers without masking their powerful heat.
Every drop delivers bold flavor first, followed by the unmistakable intensity that Carolina Reaper fans crave.
Built for ChiliheadsAdd a few drops to chili, soups, stews, tacos, burgers, barbecue, or fresh guacamole when you want serious heat with exceptional flavor. Because of its super-hot pepper blend, this sauce is best used sparingly until you know your preferred heat level.
If you're an experienced hot sauce enthusiast, Don't Pear the Reaper belongs in your collection.
Who's This For?- Chiliheads seeking authentic Carolina Reaper heat.
- Hot sauce collectors looking for award-winning artisan sauces.
- Home cooks adding intense heat to favorite recipes.
- Anyone who enjoys fruit-forward super-hot sauces.
- Start with just a few drops and adjust to taste.
- Stir into chili or stew for deep, lingering heat.
- Add to guacamole for a fiery twist.
- Use on tacos or burgers for bold flavor.
- Mix into barbecue sauce to increase both heat and complexity.
How spicy is Don't Pear the Reaper Hot Sauce?
It has a super-hot heat level and is crafted specifically for experienced chiliheads.
What peppers are used in this sauce?
It features Carolina Reaper, 7-Pot, Habanero, and Fresno peppers.
What makes this sauce unique?
Fresh D'Anjou pears and raspberries balance the intense pepper heat with natural fruit sweetness for a complex flavor profile.
What foods pair best with Don't Pear the Reaper?
It's excellent in soups, stews, chili, guacamole, tacos, burgers, barbecue, grilled meats, and other savory dishes.
Has this hot sauce won any awards?
Yes. It has earned multiple honors, including a 2025 Zest Fest Fiery Food Award for Reaper Pepper Sauce, First Place in the 2025 Scovie Awards Fruit XXX Hot category (Primo Variant), Third Place in the 2025 Scovie Awards Specialty Chile XXX Hot category (Primo Variant), and First Place in the 2024 Scovie Awards Fruit XXX Hot category.
Ingredients
Chili Pepper Blend (Carolina Reaper, 7-Pot, Habanero, Fresno), Vinegar, D'Anjou Pears, Raspberries, Bell Peppers, Shallots, Lemon, Water, Garlic, Agave Nectar, Spices.
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.