Secret Aardvark Serrabanero Green Hot Sauce — 8 fl oz, bright citrus heat with roasted tomatillo

Secret Aardvark Serrabanero Green Hot Sauce is a bright, tangy green chile condiment combining serrano and green habanero peppers with roasted tomatillo, cilantro, and lime for versatile table, cooking, and grilling use.

Made in Portland by Secret Aardvark, this 8 fl oz bottle delivers a fresh, citrus-forward heat that sits apart from vinegar-heavy green sauces. Crafted from serranos, green habaneros, roasted tomatillos, and supporting aromatics like onion, garlic, and cilantro, the sauce is designed to enhance tacos, eggs, marinades, bowls, and more without overwhelming other flavors. Non-GMO, plant-based, and free from artificial ingredients, it’s positioned as a pantry staple for home cooks and professional chefs alike.

How does Serrabanero Green Hot Sauce change everyday meals?

Use it as a finishing drizzle, a cooking ingredient, or a marinade to add bright heat and a citrusy snap. The roasted tomatillo and lime notes lift dishes while serrano and green habanero provide a focused spicy presence rather than just vinegar bite.

• Drizzle over tacos, rice bowls, and grilled vegetables for instant brightness.
• Mix into mayo, crema, or yogurt for a zesty sandwich or burger spread.
• Use as a marinade for chicken, pork, or shrimp to add layered heat.
• Stir into guacamole or salsa verde to deepen complexity and spice.

What’s in it and how does the flavor profile read?

The sauce combines serrano and green habanero chiles with roasted tomatillo, lime, onion, garlic, and cilantro for a green-chile-forward flavor. Expect citrusy tang, herbaceous cilantro, and a clean spicy finish without being overly vinegary.

• Main peppers: serrano for sharp heat, green habanero for aroma and depth.
• Roasted tomatillo provides tangy, slightly smoky green tomato notes.
• Supporting ingredients: apple cider vinegar, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, mustard seed, turmeric.
• Clean label: non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, no high fructose corn syrup.

How should I use and store the sauce for best results?

Shake well before using and refrigerate after opening to preserve bright flavors. It’s shelf-stable unopened; after opening it keeps its quality in the fridge for months — check label for specifics.

• Shake to re-emulsify any settled solids before pouring.
• Use as a finishing sauce or incorporate during cooking depending on desired intensity.
• Refrigerate after opening to maintain color and freshness.
• Each 8 fl oz bottle yields roughly 50 servings for regular use or multiple recipes.

Why choose Secret Aardvark Serrabanero over other green sauces?

This sauce prioritizes bright, roasted tomatillo and fresh lime notes alongside chile complexity, rather than relying solely on vinegar tang. The carefully balanced recipe makes it adaptable across cuisines and dishes while meeting clean-label preferences.

• Distinct roasted tomatillo and cilantro character versus vinegar-forward alternatives.
• Made in USA with curated, non-GMO ingredients and no artificial additives.
• Versatile across tacos, eggs, marinades, dips, and grilling applications.
• Popular enough to be featured in limited-menu items like restaurant nacho fries.

Who is this for? Home cooks and professional kitchens seeking a green hot sauce that balances bright acidity, fresh herb notes, and focused chile heat will appreciate this bottle. It’s a great gift for spice enthusiasts, grillers, and cooks who prefer a clean-label condiment that works as both a table sauce and a cooking ingredient. If you want a green sauce that elevates rather than overpowers — and fits vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO needs — Secret Aardvark Serrabanero is designed for you.

Ingredients

GREEN TOMATO, WATER, ONIONS, SERRANO PEPPERS, ROASTED TOMATILLO, GARLIC, GREEN HABANERO, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CANE SUGAR, CILANTRO, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BASIL, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, CULTURED DEXTROSE, SPICES, LIME OIL, TURMERIC