Review - Scorned Woman Hot Sauce
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Scorned Woman Hot Sauce may have one of the best names (as in the old chestnut "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"), but does it live up to its hellish moniker? Read on to find out...
Ingredients: water, vinegar, white wine (may contain sulfates), peppers (red, habanero, jalapeno and black), lemon juice (from concentrate), salt, natural flavoring, spices, xathan gum, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (to protect quality)
Appearance and Texture:
It's thin (but not watery) with flecks of black pepper and spices. It has a orangish-brown tint with a touch of red color.
Aroma:
Scorned Woman possesses a dark, peppery (both chile and black), and an almost smoky smell.
Taste Straight:
3 out of 5. Unlike a like of other sauces in a similar vein, Scorned Woman doesn't have much of a tart, vinegary flavor. Instead, it shoots for mega-pepperiness with dark underpinnings. The "darkness" is probably attributed the presence of black pepper and wine. No major complaints, but there was nothing that "jumped" out at me in terms of great taste.
Taste on Food:
4 out of 5. I tried this with nachos and cheese. This was much better on my tongue when blending with other flavors. The salt on the chips, the seasoning of the beef, and the, well, fatty-goodness of the processed cheese provided a much-needed backdrop for the taste of the sauce.
Suggested Uses:
Most things you'd douse an all-purpose hot sauce would be suitable fare for Scorned Woman: eggs, steak, nachos, chicken, and perhaps as a dipping sauce for a great number of things. I've read from others that this may be a good addition for Bloody Marys; I haven't tasted one in years, and quite frankly don't remember the minute details of their taste. Therefore I don't know if I could personally recommend this sauce in those drinks.
Heat:
I had tried Scorned Woman a few years back, and after reviewing this again I was reminded of the fact that I was disappointed with the heat. With a name like "Scorned Woman", a lot of chileheads would expect this to pour on the heat. It's not even close to being in the same class as the "extreme" hot sauces. I would rate it "middle of the road" and award it 2.5 on a scale of 1 to 5. This certainly isn't necessarily a liability. It does contain a minimal amount of burn for most and it's a good balance with the flavor. But if you're looking for the ultimate mouth-scorching, look elsewhere.
Label:
4 out of 5. Black, orange, and red label with harsh, jagged typography. Very good representation for showing the "fury" and "anger" that exist inside the bottle (albeit in small amounts). Has the clever little slogan "Don't Get Mad...Get Even!!!" printed on the top of the label.
Overall:
It wasn't love at first bite but this complements food better when a lot of other flavors are present. By itself it lacked a really strong and delicious taste for this to rank among of my favorite sauces. When nothing else is available, Scorned Woman makes for a decent-enough condiment or additive to complex dishes or snack items with a dominant base flavor. Otherwise, I'll choose a better sauce. 3.5 out of 5.
Scorned Woman Hot Sauce comes in a 5 oz bottle and is available at many online retailers for around $5.99.
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