Los Calientes Barbacoa

Chipotle smoke meets pineapple, tomatillo and citrus in this savory Los Calientes variation.

Smoky chipotlePineappleTomatillo

S15 #4

Hot Ones - Season 15 Sauce #4Featured on the show

Maker heat scale4/10

Medium

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Amazon listing describes an earlier apricot recipe. The current maker listing is for Barbacoa 2.0; check the bottle label before ordering.

PEPPERChipotle

FLAVORSmoky chipotle

BOTTLE5 fl oz

HOT ONESSeason 15 · #4

WHAT’S IN THE BURN?

Barbacoa in the middle of the lineup.

Chipotle puree and powder give Barbacoa its earthy smoke. Pineapple and tomatillo balance the dark notes, while cumin and cilantro add an herbal edge; HEATONIST currently rates it 4/10.

01Smoky chipotle

02Pineapple

03Tomatillo

Flavor notes summarize the cited maker or lineup description.

FEATURED ON THE SHOW.

Hot Ones - Season 15 Sauce #4

In this season’s lineup, Hot Ones Los Calientes Barbacoa appeared at position 4 of 10.

Lineup order is a show placement, not a universal heat scale. This is one featured appearance, not an exhaustive appearance history.

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READ THE LABEL.

Ingredients.

Apple cider, chipotle pepper puree, water, pineapple, pure cane sugar, tomatillos, lemon juice from concentrate, apple cider vinegar, chipotle powder, garlic, molasses, toasted onion, salt, cilantro, cumin, black pepper, celery seed, marjoram.

The maker labels its current Los Calientes product line “2.0.” This ingredient list is for the linked current bottle and may differ from the formula used during Season 15.

Ingredients reflect the linked source as checked on October 6, 2026. Formulas can change; your bottle label is the final reference.

ANOTHER TAKE.

What tasters say.

Pepper Geek noticed more chipotle smoke and a deeper flavor after trying the sauce alongside Rojo.

Pepper Geek taste test

This tasting describes an earlier bottle or edition; the current recipe may differ.

Flavor and heat can vary by palate and bottle.

A LITTLE MORE SAUCE KNOW-HOW.

Good questions.

Is Barbacoa the same sauce as Rojo?

No. Barbacoa leans into chipotle smoke and lemon; Rojo adds orange habanero and lime. The maker lists separate recipes and heat ratings.

Which Hot Ones lineup featured Los Calientes Barbacoa?

Hot Ones Los Calientes Barbacoa was featured on Hot Ones - Season 15 Sauce #4. This profile highlights that placement rather than listing every appearance.