Acapulco Joe's Sauce Peppers

 

Sassy Sauce Heat Levels

🌶 Jalapeño – 2,500 to 8,000 SHU
This classic pepper is the star of our Sassy Sauce. Its name comes from Xalapa (also spelled Jalapa), a town in Veracruz, Mexico where it's widely grown. In Mexico, the jalapeño is also known by other names like chiles gordos, huachinangos, and cuaresmeños. Mild, flavorful, and just the right amount of kick.

🔥 Hot Sassy – Sonoran Pepper (a.k.a. Bird’s Eye) – 50,000 to 100,000 SHU
Packing a serious punch, this variety traces its roots to Southeast Asia—especially Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines. The name “Bird’s Eye” likely comes from the shape of the stem, which resembles a bird’s eye. Perfect for those who like their heat with a little zing.

🔥🔥 Fire Sauce – Habanero – 100,000 to 350,000 SHU
This fiery favorite originates from the Amazonas region of Peru, but it’s most often associated with Mexico. Bold, intense, and fruity, the habanero takes center stage in our Fire Sauce—definitely not for the faint of tongue.