Good questions.
Straight answers.
The first collection, how to use it, and what’s coming next.
What is The Cumberland Crucible?
A Tennessee small-batch hot sauce brand inspired by the Cumberland region. Our focus is distinctive flavor and ingredients that bring more to the table than heat alone.
Which sauces are in the first collection?
Limestone Cowboy pairs roasted jalapeño and poblano with lime. Tropic Gold brings banana, pineapple, and jalapeño together with ginger and warm spice. Tennessee Orange combines fermented habanero, carrot, and citrus. Explore all three sauces.
Where can I buy the sauces?
We’re preparing our first release. Confirmed availability, market appearances, and stockists will appear on our Find Us page. Online ordering is not open.
What size are the bottles?
The first collection is planned in a 5 oz woozy-bottle format. The bottle images on this site are packaging concepts; final packaging may differ.
What should I put them on?
Try Limestone Cowboy with eggs, tacos, or grilled vegetables; Tropic Gold with grilled pork, rice bowls, or roasted sweet potatoes; and Tennessee Orange with tacos, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables. These are serving suggestions.
Are all three sauces fermented?
No. Tennessee Orange features fermented habanero. Limestone Cowboy and Tropic Gold feature roasted jalapeño. Each recipe has its own approach.
Where can I find ingredient and allergen information?
The flavor descriptions on this site are not complete ingredient or allergen lists. Check the final product labeling for the sauce you are considering; do not use the flavor descriptions as an allergy guide.