Mk8: “RUSH”
Inspiration for RUSH: “BDSM, and an experimental journey down the road of dirty sex through mixing abnormal flavors.”
Created for the 1st Annual Hot-Sauce Contest night on 11/15/24, by a team consisting of John Gomez, Andrew Sisk, Tom Kruger, Ben Morris, and Tim Sheridan. Co-Winner of the night because of its unique & exotic flavor, which defies easy categorization. At first it gives a familiar aroma: maybe ‘enchiladas’? Upon tasting it is closer to a traditional Molé, but much hotter. Looks like a bottle of poppers, tastes like a wild journey!
Color of Final Sauce
Deep Medium Brown
Flavor Profile
Complex, rich, and spicy - from South American roots, closest to the flavor of a Molé.
Heat Level (0-6)
3+ after mellowing out.
Date Created
11/15/2024
Location
Los Angeles, CA
1oz Bottles Produced in Total
18
Bottle & Label Specifics
Clear Glass bottle. Pink Holographic Foil Label
pH and Shelf Stability
3.2, Shelf Stable w/o cooling. Trace amount of Xantham Gum used to prevent separation.
Fermented Peppers
Trinidad Scorpion
Fresh Peppers
”Sugar Rush Tiger Stripe” & “Purple” Carolina Reaper
Pepper Preparation
Half of fresh peppers Charred prior to cooking.
Fruit & Vegetables
Strawberries, Pineapple, Onion, Fresh Garlic
Additional Ingredients
Red Wine, Molasses, Cocoa
Spices & Salt/Pepper
’Cum-In’, Salt, Pepper
Vinegar(s)
1/2 Distilled White Vinegar & 1/2 Apple Cider Vinegar
