Bajan Pepper Sauce

Origin: Barbados. A mustard-forward hot sauce of Scotch bonnet peppers, yellow mustard, onion, and vinegar, distinguishing Barbadian hot sauce from the mango- or fruit-forward styles found on other islands.

Flavor Profile: Hot and sharply tangy, with mustard’s pungency layered over the Scotch bonnet’s fruity heat.

Culinary Uses: All-purpose table hot sauce; condiment for fried fish and cutters (Bajan sandwiches).

Regional Variations: Some Bajan households add turmeric for color and a slightly earthy note; commercial Bajan brands vary in mustard-to-vinegar ratio.

Storage: Refrigerate after opening; keeps many months given the vinegar and mustard content.