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Barbaro Mojo Matanza Limited Edition Cuban Hot Sauce
Barbaro Mojo Matanza Limited Edition Cuban Hot Sauce
- Heat
- 10 of 10, extreme, our only one, on the Barbaro Mojo Cuban heat scale
- Lab tested
- 6500 SHU
- Built on
- Habanero + Carolina Reaper, over the mojo criollo citrus base
- Bottle
- 5 fl oz, hand-bottled in small batches in Miami
- Diet
- Vegan, gluten-free, no high-fructose corn syrup, no extracts
- Awards
- 3 honors for this sauce, see the full record
- Also
- Limited edition
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Matanza™ Cuban Hot Sauce
Matanza™ is our hottest sauce, a limited-edition Cuban hot sauce built on the same mojo criollo base as the rest of the line. Habanero plus Carolina Reaper. The name comes from the traditional Cuban whole-hog roast, the kind that brings a whole town together for two days. Limited production. When the bottles are gone, they're gone.
What's different about it
Matanza is the only Barbaro Mojo sauce that pushes into Extra Hot territory. The Reaper does most of the work. Small amount, big payoff. Same Cuban-spice character as El Havanero and BDE, just turned up.
Flavor profile: garlic-forward and citrus-forward, framing an extra-hot Carolina Reaper punch with the sour-orange mojo base.
Awards: 2nd Place, Best Hot Sauce at Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire 2026, and 3rd Place, Hot Sauce Latin Style (Hot/X-Hot, Consumer Ready) at the 2025 Fiery Food Challenge Golden Chile Awards. See the full award record.
Heat Level: 
Heat: 10 out of 10 on the Barbaro Mojo Cuban heat scale. Extreme. Our only extreme sauce.
Ingredients: Tomatoes, Habanero Peppers, Sweet Onion, Distilled Vinegar, Red Bell Pepper, Mojo Criollo (water, salt, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, garlic, onions, spices, sugar, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (as preservatives)), Garlic, Salt, Carolina Reaper Peppers, Spices, Xanthan Gum.
How to use it
Marinade for grilled meats. A few drops on tacos. Mixed into chili or stews. Stir into eggs. Use sparingly the first time. Matanza will tell you what it wants.
Need ideas? See 10 ways to use Matanza.
Dietary
Vegan. Gluten-free. No high-fructose corn syrup, no artificial colors. Includes xanthan gum (a natural thickener) and small amounts of food-safe preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) carried over from the mojo criollo citrus base. Standard for shelf-stable citrus products. Low sodium.
Size
5 fl oz bottle (148 ml).
Limited edition. Order while it's available.
¡Qué bárbaro!
Shake well before serving. Refrigerate after opening.
Recipes to Try with Matanza
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Barbaro Mojo Chili
Swap Matanza in for more fire and start with a few drops, since it is the only 10 out of 10 we make.
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Cuban-Twist Lasagna
One dot of Matanza on the edge of your slice, not mixed in, is plenty.
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Panko-Crusted Chicken
Swap Matanza into the panko coating when you want the crust at full heat.
Not Sure Which One? Compare All Five
Heat is the Barbaro Mojo Cuban heat scale, 1 to 10, not Scoville. Every sauce starts from the same mojo criollo citrus and garlic base.
| Sauce | Heat | Flavor | Best on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalabáo | 3 of 10 | Green pepper, citrus, garlic; mild | Eggs, tacos, fish, rice and beans, the everyday bottle |
| Piñazo | 6 of 10 | Pineapple, bright, medium | Wings, pulled pork, shrimp tacos, ribs |
| Best Day Ever | 8 of 10 | Mango, fruit-driven, hot | Tacos al pastor, brisket, wings, pizza |
| El Havanero | 9 of 10 | Habanero, tomato, garlic; hot | Lechón, Cuban sandwiches, ropa vieja |
| Matanza (this one) | 10 of 10 | Carolina Reaper punch on the mojo base; extreme | A drop on smoked meats, ramen, chili |
Want all of them? See the gift sets, or read the guide to heat levels.