BBQ Sauce Hot & Spicy for those who like it hot
The BBQ Sauce Hot & Spicy from The Original Australian is the hot version of our classic barbecue sauce—smoky and savory with a distinct kick from chili and pepper. Perfect for those who like to play with fire while grilling, without sacrificing flavor.
The BBQ Sauce Hot & Spicy is the fiery hot barbecue sauce from The Original Australian range, crafted according to the recipes of Australian chef Garry Sullivan. It shares the smoky-sweet base of tomato, honey, and tamarind with the mild BBQ sauce, but adds a substantial kick with chili, black pepper, and garlic.
Smoke, sweetness, and a distinct heat
First comes the familiar sweetness, then the heat kicks in—this hot barbecue sauce means business.
At first, you taste the honey, tamarind, and smoke, just like in the mild classic, but then chili and black pepper take the lead. The heat builds gradually, remaining flavorful rather than overwhelming, and then fades away gently.
This leaves room for the meat to shine instead of masking it. A pleasant lingering heat remains on the tongue, just mild enough to make you crave the next bite. It is not a sauce for the faint of heart, but neither is it one that relies solely on heat. If you love spice, you’ll quickly become a repeat offender.
Pairs with poultry, beef, and pork
The BBQ Sauce Hot & Spicy loves hearty grilled food: grilled poultry, beef steaks, pulled pork, burgers, and sandwiches. It brings the fire where others only add spice.
Its greatest role is as a spicy glaze on chicken drumsticks, brushed on during the last 5 minutes of cooking so the heat sears onto the grill. It gives pork a real kick as a marinade, and a spoonful adds warmth to dips and gravies. Roasted sweet potatoes or grilled halloumi also benefit from a fiery dollop. If it gets too hot for you, opt for the mild classic BBQ Sauce; you can find all our house barbecue sauces in our BBQ sauces collection.
The crocodile shows its teeth
The Original Australian is the barbecue sauce brand by Australian chef Garry Sullivan, with recipes developed since the 1980s.
His trademark, the crocodile, has stood for Australian daring since the 1986 box-office hit, and it suits the Hot & Spicy perfectly—this is where it shows its teeth. Garry, who opened his first restaurant in Port Melbourne in 1976, has collected numerous awards in the USA and Canada for his barbecue sauces, ribs, and mustards; in 2015, he was awarded the rare honorary title of "Black Hat" in Australia.
Despite this, the brand sticks to its line of honest recipes with select ingredients, ensuring the heat doesn't overpower everything else. The hot barbecue sauce stands for the same craftsmanship as its mild sibling—for over 25 years, just with much more temperament. You can find more of them among the barbecue sauces from The Original Australian.
A spoonful of yogurt tames the fire
If it gets too hot, stir a spoonful of the sauce into some yogurt or mayonnaise; this turns the fiery dip into a pleasant companion. Just 1 teaspoon is enough to add plenty of heat to a burger, while 1 to 2 tablespoons can transform an entire pan of ground meat into a spicy Bolognese.
It tastes best at room temperature, straight from the 355 ml bottle. Keep leftovers tightly sealed and refrigerated, and the heat will remain lively for weeks. And if that is still too tame for you, the next level of intensity awaits with the Flamin Hot Pepper Sauce.