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Nerpy's Red | Award-Winning Caribbean Hot Sauce – West Indies Red Hot Peppers & Pomegranate, 148ml, Gluten-Free, Made in Canada
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Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce is a medium-hot Caribbean hot sauce made in Richmond Hill, Ontario with West Indies Red Hot Peppers and pomegranate juice. Turn up the heat on any meal with a sauce that's as flavourful as it is fiery.
- Medium-hot heat level — bold flavour without the burn
- Made with West Indies Red Hot Peppers & pomegranate juice
- Unique sweet-tart balance that enhances any dish
- All-natural, gluten-free, no artificial additives or coloring
- Great in Caesars, pasta, grilled meats, and more
- Made in Canada 🍁
Ingredients: Red wine vinegar, Pomegranate juice, West Indies red hot peppers, Water, Green onions, Beets, Olive oil, Red onion, Carrots, Rum, Garlic, Salt, Cane sugar, Spices, Citric acid. Contains: sulphites.
The Story Behind Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce
Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce was created for those who love the bold Caribbean heat of the West Indies but want a flavour profile that's a little different from the classic Scotch Bonnet mango combination. Using West Indies Red Hot Peppers and antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice, the Red delivers a medium-hot experience with a deep, tangy sweetness that makes it one of the most versatile sauces in the Nerpy's lineup.
This sauce was ranked by Toronto Life Magazine as one of Toronto's Top Twenty Best Hot Sauces — recognition that confirms what fans already know: Nerpy's Red is something special. All-natural, gluten-free, and made in Canada, it reflects the same commitment to quality and authenticity that defines every Nerpy's product.
Flavour Profile
Expect a medium-hot sauce with a rich depth of flavour. The West Indies Red Hot Peppers bring a clean, bright heat without the intense fruitiness of Scotch Bonnet. The pomegranate juice adds a subtle tartness and natural sweetness that rounds out the sauce beautifully. The finish is warm and lingering, making each bite better than the last.
How to Use Nerpy's Red
Nerpy's Red is your go-to for dishes where you want bold heat without overpowering the base flavours. It's outstanding in pasta — add a spoonful to a tomato sauce for a Caribbean twist on arrabbiata. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, shrimp tacos, or a grain bowl. Use it as a dipping sauce for samosas, spring rolls, or chicken strips.
At brunch, it elevates scrambled eggs, Eggs Benedict, and breakfast burritos to another level. Mixed into a Caesar cocktail, it's unforgettable. Nerpy's Red also makes an exceptional marinade base — combine it with olive oil, garlic, and fresh lime juice and let proteins soak for at least an hour before grilling.
Ontario Made. Award-Winning. All-Natural.
Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce carries the Ontario Made certification and has been recognized on multiple award platforms across Canada — including a Ribbon Award at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (2019) and the Alla Salute Canadian Magazine Award of Excellence — Best Canadian Hot Sauce (2025). Free from artificial coloring, preservatives, and additives, it's a sauce you can feel good about reaching for at every meal.
Medium heat. Maximum flavour. This is Nerpy's Red — Nice It Up.
2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce made with?
Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce is made with red wine vinegar, pomegranate juice, West Indies red hot peppers, water, green onions, beets, olive oil, red onion, carrots, rum, garlic, salt, cane sugar, spices and citric acid. Contains sulphites. It is MSG-free, vegan and certified gluten-free, with no artificial preservatives or colouring.
How hot is Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce?
Red is medium-hot: a clean, bright pepper heat balanced by the tart sweetness of pomegranate, with a warm, lingering finish.
What awards has Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce won?
Toronto Life named Nerpy's Red one of Toronto's Top 20 best hot sauces. It earned a ribbon at the 2019 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and received the 2025 Alla Salute Canadian Magazine Award of Excellence — Best Canadian Hot Sauce, and Nerpy's was named the ByBlacks.com People's Choice Award winner in the Consumer Packaged Goods category in 2022 and 2023.
How do you use Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce?
Stir it into pasta sauce, drizzle it over grilled chicken, shrimp tacos or eggs, use it as a dipping sauce, add it to a Caesar, or mix it with olive oil, garlic and lime juice as a marinade.
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