{"title":"Watermelon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatermelon in a hot sauce is a proper Australian move\u003c\/strong\u003e — native lemon myrtle and small-batch Ballarat fermenting rather than the usual vinegar-and-sugar base, built to bring genuine fruit-forward sweetness to a real chilli hit instead of masking it with sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's at its best over grilled seafood, oysters, prawns and fish tacos, splashed through a salad dressing, or stirred into a marinade where you want fruity heat without drowning everything in vinegar the way a lot of commercial hot sauces do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tight, curated pair rather than a wide range — start with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nomad-chilli-co-watermelon-lemon-myrtle-fermented-hot-sauce-148ml\"\u003eNomad Chilli Co's Watermelon \u0026amp; Lemon Myrtle Fermented Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e, a genuine medium-heat, gold medal winner made in small batches in Ballarat using habanero and native lemon myrtle rather than on any industrial line, or \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-cayenne-watermelon-hot-sauce\"\u003eFancy Hanks' Cayenne \u0026amp; Watermelon\u003c\/a\u003e, a milder, bronze medal-winning, cayenne-led version made in Melbourne instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo bottles, both genuinely award-winning, different takes on the same fruit — one native and fermented, one classic and cayenne-led. Aussie native heat, straight off the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more: our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/lime\"\u003elime\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sweet\"\u003esweet\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fancy-hanks-cayenne-watermelon-hot-sauce","title":"FANCY HANKS: Cayenne \u0026 Watermelon Hot Sauce – 200ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — 1\/4 on the Fancy Hank's scale, fruity and fresh (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia — 96% or more Australian ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan. Preservative free. No gluten. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns, tacos, eggs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #F5A623;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e — Australian Food Awards, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003eEvery sauce in the Fancy Hank's debut range took a medal the year it launched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the hot sauce habit begins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the gateway. Cayenne at 39% and watermelon at 34% — an almost even split that sounds like a stunt and works like a charm. Fresh, fruity, barely warm, and dangerous only in the sense that it's how people end up owning fourteen bottles of hot sauce. Fancy Hank's tell you to start on an oyster. They're right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon lands first — clean, juicy, faintly floral, nothing like the lolly you're bracing for. Red cayenne follows with a bright vegetal chilli flavour rather than a hit of fire. White vinegar and garlic sharpen everything, salt holds it together, and a touch of red habanero adds a low warmth at the back that fades almost as soon as you notice it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single splash on a freshly shucked oyster, no mignonette, no lemon. Let it do the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss grilled prawns through it straight off the coals while the shells are still hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake it over fish tacos where a heavier sauce would flatten everything underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir it into a mayo for a dipping sauce that's fresh rather than fiery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplash it into a beer with a squeeze of lime and a rim of salt. It works and you'll tell everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral-pink and loose — more of a splash sauce than a drizzle sauce. It shakes out fast, so tip carefully over anything delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cayenne Chilli (39%), Watermelon (34%), White Vinegar, Garlic, Salt, Red Habanero Chilli, Xanthum Gum (415).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan. Preservative free. No gluten. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/721_jaw-drop-spicy-wings.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThirty-four per cent watermelon in a chilli sauce is the kind of manifest you'd expect somebody to be lying about, and they're not. Shuck a dozen, splash this on, and finish with a few flakes of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/falksalt-sea-salt-flakes-wild-mushroom\"\u003eFalksalt Wild Mushroom Sea Salt Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e. Crumb the leftovers in \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sins-q-alabama-fried-chicken-coating\"\u003eSINS Q Alabama Fried Chicken Coating\u003c\/a\u003e and fry them — a fried oyster with this on top is a serious thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Hot-Shell Grilled Prawns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStraight off the coals and into trouble.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg green king prawns, shell on; 2 tbsp olive oil; Pinch of salt; 3 tbsp Cayenne \u0026amp; Watermelon Hot Sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss the prawns in oil and salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill over hot coals for about 2 minutes a side until pink and just opaque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip them straight into a bowl with the hot sauce and toss while the shells are still hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot shells soak up the sauce, so you taste it every time you peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it really?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild — 1 out of 4 on the Fancy Hank's own scale. It's the entry point of the range. On Hub Heat it rates 2\/11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste like watermelon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, clean and fresh rather than sweet. At 34% it's nearly as much of the bottle as the chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat has it won?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Bronze Medal at the 2018 Australian Food Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the best thing to put it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOysters. It's what the brand recommends and it's the best use of the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it Australian made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — made in Australia from 96% or more Australian ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's labelled no gluten. Always check the physical label if you're coeliac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How hot is Fancy Hank's Cayenne \u0026 Watermelon Hot Sauce?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Mild — 1 out of 4 on the Fancy Hank's own scale. It's the entry point of the range. On Hub Heat it rates 2\/11.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does it taste like watermelon?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, clean and fresh rather than sweet. At 34% it is nearly as much of the bottle as the chilli.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What has it won?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A Bronze Medal at the 2018 Australian Food Awards.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the best thing to put it on?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Oysters. 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Always check the physical label if you're coeliac.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"FANCY HANKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40550259130410,"sku":"706457","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/fancy-hanks-cayenne-watermelon-hot-sauce-200ml-front_10d41393-986b-434c-91dc-2a6f33904e91.png?v=1792926890"},{"product_id":"nomad-chilli-co-watermelon-lemon-myrtle-fermented-hot-sauce-148ml","title":"NOMAD CHILLI CO: Watermelon \u0026 Lemon Myrtle Fermented Hot Sauce – 148ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — habanero mellowing into citrus (Hub Heat 5\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-batch, handmade in Ballarat, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, dairy free and vegan (as stated on the label) — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled seafood, prawns, summer salads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA taste of the Australian bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon \u0026amp; Lemon Myrtle is the first release in Nomad's native-ingredient trio — a fermented hot sauce that leans on Australian bush flavour. Six weeks of ferment give it depth, and it earned a Gold at the 2024 Melbourne Royal and a Bronze at the Tasmanian Fine Food awards. A fresh, summery answer to the usual red sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fiery burst of habanero opens it up, then mellows fast into cool watermelon and the bright, citrus-eucalypt lift of native lemon myrtle. Lime juice keeps it sharp and refreshing — fruity and aromatic, with a medium heat that fades clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon over grilled prawns, fish tacos or barbecued whole fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle across a watermelon and feta salad for a sweet-heat twist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplash into a summer marinade for calamari or chicken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe alongside oysters as a native-flavoured mignonette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix into a light dressing for slaws and grain bowls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright pink-red, pourable sauce with a fresh, fruity aroma. Light-bodied and made for drizzling over seafood rather than heavy grilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watermelon, habanero, lemon myrtle, lime juice, sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, dairy free and vegan, as stated on the label. Naturally fermented, no artificial preservatives as described by the maker. Allergens and full statement — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Watermelon \u0026amp; Lemon Myrtle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a medium Hub Heat 5\/11 — a quick habanero burst that mellows into cool watermelon and citrus, so the heat never dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is lemon myrtle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's an Australian native herb with a bright, lemony-eucalypt aroma, used here to give the sauce a distinctly local character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you use it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's made for grilled seafood, prawns and summer salads — anywhere a fresh, fruity heat suits better than a heavy chilli sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/707_fanning-watermelon-taco.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA rare one worth running past the checkpoint — native flavour done properly. Season a whole fish or a plate of prawns with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-scout-lemon-pepper-seasoning\"\u003eButchers Axe Scout Lemon Pepper Seasoning\u003c\/a\u003e, grill hot and fast, then finish with a smear of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/tracklements-strong-horseradish-cream\"\u003eTracklements Strong Horseradish Cream\u003c\/a\u003e and a drizzle of this over the top. Seafood likes it hot and quick — don't overcook it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Watermelon \u0026amp; Feta Heat Salad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSummer on a plate, with a native kick.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600g watermelon, cubed; 100g feta, crumbled; ½ red onion, finely sliced; Handful of mint leaves; 1 tbsp Watermelon \u0026amp; Lemon Myrtle plus 1 tbsp olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk the hot sauce with the olive oil and a pinch of salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange the watermelon, feta, onion and mint on a platter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle the dressing over just before serving so the melon stays crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How hot is Watermelon \u0026 Lemon Myrtle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's a medium Hub Heat 5\/11 — a quick habanero burst that mellows into cool watermelon and citrus, so the heat never dominates.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is lemon myrtle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's an Australian native herb with a bright, lemony-eucalypt aroma, used here to give the sauce a distinctly local character.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What do you use it on?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's made for grilled seafood, prawns and summer salads — anywhere a fresh, fruity heat suits better than a heavy chilli sauce.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"NOMAD CHILLI CO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44538513162282,"sku":"NMC-HS-WM-150","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/nomad-chilli-co-watermelon-lemon-myrtle-fermented-hot-sauce-148ml-front.png?v=1783378529"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/collections\/watermelon-medallion-2048.png?v=1786393524","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/collections\/watermelon.oembed","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}