Mk0.11: “P.M.S.”
Inspiration for P.M.S: “At the time, it was made: no idea- we’ll have to ask the losing team..”
The pun seems worse than usual, but it’s actually as literal as a metaphor can be, or is that not a thing? In any way it’s purely that MENSES was created from an ill-conceived batch of choices on contest night that ended in a tangy Ketchup. It was re-cooked the next day with a series of hot peppers and spices that made it the sauce it is today. But recently 2 bottles of the original ‘tangy ketchup’ were brought back, and so we’ve got it on record. The name is far more politically correct than the original one chosen, and really, it’s just PRE-MK11.
Fermented Peppers
Red Fresno Chilis
Fresh Peppers
A few small Chenzo peppers
Pepper Preparation
1/2 of Chenzos roasted prior to cooking.
Fruit & Vegetables
Cherry Tomatoes, Onion
Additional Ingredients
Citric Acid
Spices & Salt/Pepper
Cumin, Paprika, Salt, Pepper, ‘Fresno brine’
Vinegar(s)
Sweetened Rice Vinegar
Color of Final Sauce
Blood Red
Flavor Profile
Like a tangy ketchup.
Heat Level (0-6)
1 (no heat at creation but better now)
Date Created
11/15/2024
Location
Los Angeles, CA
1oz Bottles Produced in Total
2
Bottle & Label Specifics
Clear Glass bottle. White Holographic Foil Label
pH and Shelf Stability
3.2, Shelf Stable w/o cooling. Trace amounts of Xantham gum added to prevent separation.