🍌🔥 Peppers of Key West “Is Goin’ Bananas” Hot Sauce with Rum

Get ready for tropical heat with Peppers of Key West “Is Goin’ Bananas” Hot Sauce with Rum — a wildly unique sweet-heat sauce crafted by Peppers of Key West and inspired by the laid-back island vibes of Key West.

This bold gourmet hot sauce blends ripe banana sweetness with savory spices, pepper heat, and a splash of rum for smooth Caribbean-style depth. The flavor starts fruity and mellow, then builds into warm pepper heat with a subtle rum finish that makes every bite unforgettable.

Perfect for adventurous food lovers, this banana rum hot sauce shines on grilled chicken, pork, shrimp, fish tacos, wings, and burgers. Use it as a glaze for ribs, a drizzle for rice bowls, or a dipping sauce for appetizers. It also makes a fantastic marinade for island-inspired BBQ.

If you love sweet-heat sauces with personality, “Is Goin’ Bananas” delivers tropical flavor, bold character, and just the right kick in every pour.

Peppers of Key West is Goin’ Bananas Hot Sauce might be the first sauce you’ve ever tasted with bananas in it. Just like Key West itself, this sauce is sweet with a little bit of heat. Fresh, ripe bananas supply the main flavor, with honey, raisins, tamarinds, Chipotle peppers, and just a touch of habanero for good measure, making Goin’ Bananas the perfect complement to any pork dish. Our favorite use: about halfway through grilling thick cut pork chops (when they’re good & sizzling), add a bit of this on and let it caramelize just a touch. As a gourmet flourish, top your chops with some sauteed onions before serving – you’ll be the envy of the neighborhood. Of course, you could always try topping off a big bowl of ice cream with Goin Bananas Hot Sauce- don’t forget the fudge for a hot and spicy chocolate covered banana split.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Is Goin’ Bananas” Hot Sauce with Rum taste like?
It blends sweet ripe banana with savory spices, smooth rum notes, and pepper heat for a tropical sweet-heat flavor.

How spicy is this sauce?
It’s mild to medium — more flavorful than fiery, making it approachable for most spice levels.

What foods pair best with this banana rum hot sauce?
It’s fantastic on wings, grilled chicken, pork, shrimp, fish tacos, burgers, rice bowls, and roasted vegetables.

Can I use this as a glaze or marinade?
Yes! It works beautifully as a BBQ glaze, quick marinade, or finishing drizzle.

Is this a good gift hot sauce?
Absolutely — it’s fun banana-rum flavor makes it a standout gift for hot sauce fans and foodies.

Recipes:
Dolce De Leche is Goin’ Bananas

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Banana Puff Puffs

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