Crisp, sweet apples and a subtle hit of habanero light up our signature spice blends. Perfect glazed on chicken or pork.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
SUGAR, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), APPLE JUICE, VINEGAR, SALT, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), LIQUID SMOKE, SPICES CONTAINS MUSTARD FLOUR), ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, HABANERO POWDER.
Ingredients source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
Nutrition
| Per serving | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 portion (37 g) | 100 g |
| Calories | 80 | 216 |
| Sodium (mg) | n/a | n/a |
| Total carbs (g) | 21 | 56.8 |
| Total sugars (g) | 21 | 56.8 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
The sauce receives consistently positive feedback for its crisp apple sweetness balanced with a building but approachable habanero heat. Reviewers and store descriptions highlight its versatility as a glaze for chicken, pork, ribs and beef, noting good caramelization and flavor layering. Forum users and a video review call the flavor profile "really good" and recommend it at a reasonable price point, with broad appeal for its medium heat and clean ingredients.
Pros
- Balanced sweet apple and habanero flavor with medium heat that builds gradually
- Excellent glazing and caramelization on chicken, pork and ribs
- Versatile as glaze, finishing sauce or dip; gluten-free with no HFCS
- Appreciated by competition cooks and backyard users alike
Cons
- A minority of general Head Country users found the brand's sauces average or preferred competitors
“crisp sweet apples and a subtle hit of habanero light up our signature spice blends. Perfect glazed on chicken or pork.”
headcountry.com →“When apple sweetness and habanero heat get into the same bottle, something genuinely interesting happens... sweet up front, with just enough heat to keep things honest.”
thekansascitybbqstore.com →“it's just a really really good flavor... that heat is growing... not that bad... slowly build... they don't make it so that you can't enjoy the heat”
youtube.com →“The Apple habenero is really good. I don’t think you will be disappointed... Apple habenero is good!”
bbq-brethren.com →
Sourced from 1 manufacturer, 3 retailers, 1 video_review, 1 forum. Synthesized by AI; quotes link to the originals. How we score web opinions →
