{"product_id":"pineapple-habanero-bbq-wing-sauce-355ml","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Pineapple Habanero BBQ \u0026 Wing Sauce | BBQ \u0026 Wing Sauce | 355ml (12oz) bottle","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 Hot — genuine habanero heat behind a tropical sweet front, builds fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355ml (12oz) bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudson, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement not verified for this product — dietary claims to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken wings, drumsticks, grilled shrimp skewers, fish tacos, pork skewers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTropical Sweet, Real Heat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCroix Valley's competition roots are all barbecue and Midwest smoke, but this sauce was built for the pitmasters on their team who kept asking for something with actual tropical bite. Real pineapple carries the sweetness; real habanero carries the heat — nothing here is standing in for the other. It's the sauce for anyone at the table who thinks 'mild' wings are a wasted opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront: bright pineapple, juicy and a little tart. Middle: the habanero shows up fast, floral and fruity before the burn kicks in properly. Finish: a genuine, lingering heat that sits on the lips and builds over the next few bites — this is not a sauce for the heat-shy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss cooked wings in sauce straight from the bottle and let them sit two minutes before serving so the glaze tacks up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven method: bake at 200°C for 35-40 minutes, toss in sauce, then return for a final 5 minutes to set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill method: cook over medium heat until charred at the edges, then baste with sauce in the final two minutes only — it burns fast on direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field use: reduce a cup of sauce in a small pot until syrupy and drizzle it over grilled pineapple for dessert with a serious kick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vivid golden-orange sauce flecked with tiny habanero and pineapple fibre, thick enough to hang off a spoon and glossy under light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement not verified for this product — dietary claims to be confirmed from the physical label.\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\/021_buffalo-wings.png?v=1\u0026amp;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;\"\u003eThis one's proper contraband for anyone who reckons tropical sauces can't bring real heat — the habanero isn't decoration, it means business behind that pineapple sweetness. Season wings first with a milder base like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/butchers-axe-ranger-red-rub\"\u003eButchers Axe Ranger Red Rub\u003c\/a\u003e, then glaze once they're cooked so the sugars don't torch on the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow spicy is the Pineapple Habanero sauce, really?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIt's genuinely hot — real habanero, not a token amount. The pineapple sweetness comes first, but the heat builds fast behind it, so it's best for those who enjoy a proper kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I tone the heat down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes — mix it with a milder sauce or extra pineapple, or use it sparingly as a finishing glaze rather than a full toss to reduce the intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on seafood as well as chicken?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIt does — the tropical sweetness and heat combination suits grilled shrimp, fish tacos, and pork skewers as well as it suits wings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768338739242,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/croix-valley-pineapple-habanero-bbq-wing-sauce-355ml-front.png?v=1788141974","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/pineapple-habanero-bbq-wing-sauce-355ml","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}