Original Hot Sauce
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The Chef Behind the Scenes
It all began with a chef’s signature hot sauce—so good diners were swiping it from the table.
The story begins not in a kitchen, but in the red clay fields of Georgia, where Chef Geoff Rhyne spent his childhood getting dirty and exploring farms alongside Granddaddy Jack and Grandma Mary. What took root was a reverence for tradition, hard work and fresh foods.
As an adult, Geoff took a winding route through the most esteemed kitchens of America, always advocating for whole and slow foods and finding ways to meld tradition with innovation. (And he was doing all of this before it was hip, we swear.)
In an experimental flavor spree while working on a new oyster dish in Charleston, SC, Geoff hit on what would become his signature sauce – a Fresno blend that changed the oysters without stealing the spotlight. The sauce became so beloved by patrons that they would steal it straight off the plate and tuck it in their bag.
Had a lot of weird conversations about how People Who Didn’t Like Hot Sauce were suddenly becoming People Who Are Inexplicably Into This Whole Hot Sauce Thing.
Started working on a way to bottle it for the folks who wanted his signature Fresno blend on about a hundred other kinds of food. And who could blame them?
Blending Talents
That same summer, Molly Fienning encountered this urban legend of the Charleston culinary scene. Full-bodied with a subtle heat, the sauce took each bite to new heights, deepening her dish without setting it aflame. By the end of the meal, Molly was fighting the urge to slide the bottle into her bag, too. A lightbulb went off, and within a year, she and Geoff had partnered to bring Red Clay to tables across the country—no thievery required.
That’s where Molly Fienning comes in – one of the original hot sauce converts, she was already running a successful e-commerce brand (Babiators – shades for babies & kids, one of Forbes' 100 Most Promising Companies). After tasting the sauce, Molly did everything she could to get Geoff’s master blend into America’s hands short of hopping into the kitchen herself. After co-founding the brand with Geoff, she stepped in as CEO and initiated the expansion of Red Clay across the country and recently launched the line of Red Clay honeys.
Find Your Flavor
$10
Fresno is a mild pepper, so we don’t dilute it – we balance it with high quality vinegar and age the sauce in bourbon barrels for a classic taste that doesn’t overwhelm.
$11
Bold, bright, and fresh peppers blended with sherry vinegar. This is your everyday hot sauce with a distinctly Carolina twist.
$11
A blend of Southern sorghum syrup and sweet peaches is bolstered by smoky habanero and apple cider vinegar to create a remarkably layered and complex hot sauce.
$10 Seasonal Release
Our Habanero Hot Sauce is a not-too-spicy approach to nature’s already delicious habanero pepper. We add orange peel and carrot to bring out the pepper’s citrus and floral notes rather than just its heat.
$14
We infuse our 100% pure USA wildflower honey with habanero, resulting in a delicious honey with heat.
$14
Our best-selling Spicy Peach Honey adds sweet heat to everything from buttery biscuits to rich vanilla ice cream.
$16
The Flavor Profile: A rich, smoky sweetness with a savory salt finish that cuts through the sugar.
$20
The Flavor Profile: Deep, earthy truffle notes balanced by the light, floral sweetness of Southern wildflower honey.
$20
We take our signature mild Fresno peppers and slow-smoke them over real pecan wood for a rich, complex flavor that doesn't overwhelm your palate.
$20
Chef Geoff has always loved ramps, a quintessential Southern/Appalachian ingredient that is a hallmark of Spring in the South.
$20
Our cult-favorite green hot sauce + marinade is back in a larger format.
$24
The essential foundation for a modern Southern pantry.
A Chef's Essential
Our Original Hot Sauce starts with sweet, mild fresno chili peppers and French white wine vinegar, fermented for a complex, balanced and award-winning flavor. Add a dash to everything from oysters to scrambled eggs—it’s a sauce so versatile, you’ll wonder how you lived without it.
| Sauce | On the 3-Pack menu | Heat Level | Eat it with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Hot Sauce | mild, fermented Fresno | Mild | Smoked Oysters, French Fries, Micheladas, Cold Pizza |
| Sorghum + Peach Hot Sauce | sweet and smoky | Medium | Fish Tacos, Fried Eggs, Cheeseburger, Hot and Sour Soup |
| Habanero Hot Sauce | our hottest | Medium | Thai food, Grilled Mahi, Jerk Chicken |
| Carolina Hot Sauce | pequin and cayenne, medium-hot | Hot | Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Micheladas, Cold Pizza |
À la Carte 3-Pack
Build your own Southern pantry box. Pick any three: a 5 oz hot sauce, a 9 oz honey, or a jar of our finishing salts. Mix them, double up, go all honey — it's your box. Our team makes every one in small batches in the Carolinas, and it arrives in signature Red Clay packaging, ready to give.
Red ClayÀ la Carte 3-Pack
3 of 3for $ 30.00 USD
Chef's pairings:
$40
The three that started it all. This trio is where most people fall for Red Clay — the flagship hot sauce, the honey that changed the game, and the crisp that won't leave anyone's counter.
$45
The Hot Sauce Gift Box is a curated collection of our best-selling hot sauces, including Original, Verde, Carolina, Habanero, and Peach. Each sauce has its own unique flavor profile, crafted to elevate just about any dish. Arrives in a signature Red Clay branded box, making it the perfect gift to give—or to receive.
Shop the Gift BoxExpertly crafted by a stubborn chef, Red Clay Hot Sauce reveres quality ingredients, balanced flavors and time-honored, handcrafted techniques. Meant to enhance a dish, not mask it, we like it on oysters, fried chicken and family recipes.
We’re picky about ingredients and serious about technique. There’s a real chef behind every bottle, blending and bottling by hand.
Every batch of Red Clay Hot Sauce is handcrafted in a tiny South Carolina town, using just a few ingredients, all of which come from farmers in neighboring states. Geoff is still a chef, but now you can keep a bit of his genius on hand for your own forays in the kitchen.
“Chili crisp tends to be too spicy, but Red Clay's is perfectly balanced”
Step off the recipe page and cook by intuition.
$30
1X: SALTED BOURBON HONEY, MARGARITA SALT, HOT HONEY
Chef’s Pairing: Use the Bourbon Honey as a simple syrup replacement in dark liquors, rim your favorite tequila drinks with the Margarita Salt, and drizzle the Hot Honey over a baked brie for your happy hour charcuterie board.
$40
1X: CHILI CRISP, VERDE, EVERYTHING SALT
Chef’s Pairing: Spoon the Chili Crisp over a bowl of ramen or roasted veggies, dash the Verde on fish tacos, and generously season grilled steaks with the Everything Salt.
$28
1X: CAROLINA, HOT HONEY, EVERYTHING SALT
Chef’s Pairing: Drizzle the honey on pepperoni pizza, splash the hot sauce over morning eggs, and season your fresh Spring vegetables with the Everything Salt.
$30
Their Carolina Gold Rice was a staple on his menus, prized for its unique texture, nutty aroma, and deep connection to the region's history.
$30
Whether you’re planning a cheese board for two or a multi-course home-cooked feast, these honeys provide the finishing touches that usually require a professional kitchen.
Hey Honey
$28
We start with the finest, 100% pure, raw wildflower honey and carefully age it for three months in bourbon barrels for a rich, smoky flavor. A touch of sea salt creates a complex flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.
Crafted in small batches by our own Chef Geoff Rhyne who carefully monitors the aging process to ensure that each bottle is perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor. The result is a golden, velvety honey with a flavor unlike anything you've tried before. Perfect for drizzling over fried chicken, roasted fish, stirred into a cocktail, or as a glaze for your favorite desserts.
Shop the Bourbon HoneyGo back of house
Feeling Saucy
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing game day appetizer, these are the wings for you. Sticky, crispy, saucy, and spicy — they hit all the right notes.
Created for us by Chef Juan Stevenson of Big Bon in Savannah, Georgia.
Shop the recipe: Original and Carolina Hot Sauce $22
Take your roasted veggies to a new level with this Sweet & Sour (& Spicy) Sauce made with Red Clay Hot Honey.
Shop the recipe: Hot Honey (2-pack) $29
We love our fans, and we are proud to count major publications, fellow chefs and the occasional celebrity among our admirers.
“I want you to have Red Clay in your culinary arsenal. These bottles hold lots of deliciousness and opportunity.”
It’s Tabasco for the 21st century.Hunter Lewis, Editor-in-Chief
A Hot Honey to Elevate Your Meal.Florence Fabricant, Writer
Send sparks with Red Clay’s hot sauces.Martha Stewart
The Whole Shebang
I purchased "The Whole Shebang" and all I can say is the 3 products I've opened are incredible.
Chris H.
Good Stuff!Stephen N.
Bottled Perfection!Woody K.
Love. Love, LoveMichelle E.
#REDCLAYCREW
“There's nothing like the Verde out there. It's fresh, bold, and super versatile”
“Red Clay (the OG one) is one of my favorite hot sauces ever! It's the best thing to ever happen to scrambled eggs and rice.”
“The Red Clay Spicy Margarita Salt is my party trick... they make any drink (even just a tequila soda!) special. But for everyday, I live for the Everything Salts. Put them on salads, cottage cheese, truly... everything!”
“Red Clay products are some of our favorites to have on hand to spice up whatever is on the menu! Chili crisp on eggs, hot honey on roasted brussel sprouts and Carolina hot sauce on everything! Red Clay is a pantry staple in our home.”
“I love red clay because each and every product is so thoughtfully delicious. From their Spicy Peach Honey that I put in everything from cocktails to appetizers, to their UNBELIEVABLE Southern Chili Crisp… it’s all absolutely fantastic.”
“The Red Clay Spicy Margarita Salt is a game-changer. Perfect gift to get someone with a bottle of tequila. Cheers!”
Serve The South
If you’re a café, restaurant or retailer looking to stock Red Clay Hot Sauce, we’d love to work with you.* We're always looking for quality-obsessed independent retailers and potential restaurant partners to share the Red Clay love.
*A word of warning: your customers might get obsessed.
We're here to help! If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to getsauced@redclayhotsauce.com for assistance.
Try this spicy honey where you’d normally use honey or hot sauce—add a kick to dressings or marinades or drizzle it over fried chicken, biscuits, or pizza.
Made with the highest quality kosher salt and raw turbinado sugar, it's perfect for more than just margaritas—Chef loves sprinkling it over grilled chicken, fish tacos, and in homemade guacamole.
Most orders ship in 2-3 business days. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and other supply chain delays, some products may ship up to 5-7 business days after the order is placed. You will receive a tracking number once your order ships.
Because of the nature of our products, we do not offer returns or exchanges. All orders are considered final sale. If you experience an issue with your order, please contact us at hotstuff@redclayhotsauce.com and we will be happy to assist you.
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We don’t ship internationally just yet, but stay tuned.
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Get Sauced
Today Red Clay Hot Sauce represents something bigger than a dash of heat – it’s family and joy, and it’s fun. For Geoff and for you.