Watermelon hot sauces mix sweet watermelon with chilli for a fruity, lighter-style sauce. We stock two, both Australian-made: Fancy Hanks' Cayenne & Watermelon from Melbourne and Nomad Chilli Co's fermented Watermelon & Lemon Myrtle from Ballarat. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which watermelon hot sauce should I buy?
How to use watermelon hot sauce
- Dot it on freshly shucked oysters or grilled prawns.
- Shake it through a salad dressing or a fish-taco slaw.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Both bottles are tagged vegan and gluten free. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change. More fruity heat: lime, sweet, hot sauce and seafood, or the full Fancy Hanks and Nomad Chilli Co ranges.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy watermelon hot sauce in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks Fancy Hanks' Cayenne & Watermelon and Nomad Chilli Co's Watermelon & Lemon Myrtle hot sauces, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
Is watermelon hot sauce spicy?
Not very. Fancy Hanks' Cayenne & Watermelon is mild (2/11) and Nomad Chilli Co's Watermelon & Lemon Myrtle is medium (5/11) on The Rub Hub's Hub Heat scale.
What do you eat watermelon hot sauce with?
Seafood is the natural match: oysters, grilled prawns and fish tacos. It also works on eggs, in salad dressings and on grilled chicken.
What is lemon myrtle?
Lemon myrtle is a native Australian plant whose leaves have a strong, fresh lemon flavour. Nomad Chilli Co uses it with watermelon and habanero in a fermented hot sauce.
Are these watermelon hot sauces Australian made?
Yes. Fancy Hanks' Cayenne & Watermelon is made in Melbourne and Nomad Chilli Co's Watermelon & Lemon Myrtle is made in Ballarat, Victoria.