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Heat: Ultra Hot — 30% fresh Congo Black (Chocolate Habanero) chilli, Trinidad, 475,000 SHU
Size: 250ml
Origin: Handmade in Mudgeeraba, Queensland, Australia
Dietary: Gluten friendly (no gluten-source ingredient) — always check the physical label
Best on: Smoked brisket, sausages, ribs, roasted root veg
The Congo Black — better known as Chocolate Habanero — is one of Trinidad's darkest, most intense chillies, and Cobra Chilli built Torrid Affair around it at a full 30%. It's ultra hot, but there's a sweet, almost earthy undertone hiding in there too, which makes this one dangerously easy to keep coming back for. Built for the heat-seekers who still want something to savour, not just survive.
Tomato and onion open things gently, but the Congo Black quickly asserts itself with a dark, earthy heat carrying real sweetness underneath — think dried fruit and cocoa notes wrapped around serious fire. Garlic and cumin add savoury backbone, vinegar keeps it from turning heavy, and the finish is slow-building, sweet-edged heat that hangs around.
A dark, deep red-brown sauce, thick with chilli and onion pieces suspended through it — rich in appearance, matching its dark, sweet-heat profile.
Ingredients: Fresh Tomato, Fresh Congo Black (Chocolate Habanero) Chilli (30%), Fresh Onion, Sugar, Vinegar, Fresh Garlic, Sea Salt, Cumin Seed, White Pepper
Dietary: Gluten friendly (no gluten-source ingredient) — always check the physical label.
Dark, sweet and dangerous — the brisket point's new best friend. Two coats of Butchers Axe Big Bark Rub, one to bond and one to build bark, then smoke it low and wrap through the stall. Brush a thin coat of Torrid Affair over the point in the final half hour; the flat gets a gentler mop of Hardcore Carnivore Burnt Ends Sauce.
🏴☠️ Darryl's Secret: Sweet-Heat Roast Pumpkin
The side that makes vegetarians smuggle seconds.
You'll need: 1kg pumpkin, cut into wedges; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tsp Torrid Affair; Salt.
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How hot is Torrid Affair Chilli Sauce?
Ultra Hot — 30% fresh Congo Black (Chocolate Habanero) chilli, Trinidad, 475,000 SHU.
What do I use Torrid Affair Chilli Sauce on?
Best on smoked brisket, sausages, ribs, roasted root veg.
What are the dietary details for Torrid Affair Chilli Sauce?
Gluten friendly (no gluten-source ingredient). Always check the physical label.
Where is Torrid Affair Chilli Sauce made and how big is it?
Handmade in Mudgeeraba, Queensland, Australia. Size: 250ml. Shipped Australia-wide from The Rub Hub for a flat $10.
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More about this shop on GoogleStill experimenting with the collection, seems to be a great collection of rubs so far, the family like them,
Taste is amazing & a great kick of heat for my wings! Will definitely buy again.
Darren suggested I layer this with the steer seasoning. Great advice, brisket was bloody delicious. Great product and great advice
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Great service and advice when seeing you at meatstock and ordering online through the website. Delivery was fast and efficient
Great base rub for beef