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The 13 Stars Difference

Our Flavor-First Framework

Firehouses, vets, athletes, and food nerds everywhere swear by it.

Flavor and Heat

Award winning flavor striking the perfect balance where flavor meets fire

Minimal Ingredients

Complexity without sabotage. No junk. No B.S.

American-Grown Peppers

Jalapeños, serranos, habaneros. From farms that believe in real agriculture, not shortcuts.

American Ingenuity

America’s melting pot, bottled. Global inspiration with a uniquely American twist.

100% Natural Ingredients

Crafted by a award winning, veteran chef and formulated to perfectly balance flavor & heat—every ingredient has a purpose. “Other” ingredients not invited.
Heat Source

Red Jalapeño

The OG; allowed to sit on the vine a little longer; this changes the color, develops a more complex flavor, but mostly importantly increase the heat!
Heat Source

Serrano

Combines with the Red Jalapeño to add extra complexity, citrus notes, and heat
Flavor Base

Soy Sauce

Contributes a complex, savory umami that deepens the flavor profile.
Sweet

Brown Sugar

Adds a touch of caramel sweetness and body, harmonizing with the heat.
Aromatic

Garlic

A pungent and foundational aromatic, adds a sharp, savory depth.
Aromatic

Ginger

Brings a warm, zesty spice and a refreshing, citrusy aroma.
Acid

Lime Juice

Bright and acidic, cuts through richness and lifts the overall flavor of the sauce.
Acid

White Vinegar

The clean, sharp acidity brightens flavors and acts as a natural preservative.
Enhancer

Salt

Enhances and balances all other flavors, bringing them into sharper focus.
Heat Source

Red Jalapeño

The OG; allowed to sit on the vine a little longer; this changes the color, develops a more complex flavor, but mostly importantly increase the heat!
Heat Source

Serrano

Combines with the Red Jalapeño to add extra complexity, citrus notes, and heat
Flavor Base

Soy Sauce

Contributes a complex, savory umami that deepens the flavor profile.
Sweet

Brown Sugar

Adds a touch of caramel sweetness and body, harmonizing with the heat.
Aromatic

Garlic

A pungent and foundational aromatic, adds a sharp, savory depth.
Aromatic

Ginger

Brings a warm, zesty spice and a refreshing, citrusy aroma.
Acid

Lime Juice

Bright and acidic, cuts through richness and lifts the overall flavor of the sauce.
Acid

White Vinegar

The clean, sharp acidity brightens flavors and acts as a natural preservative.
Enhancer

Salt

Enhances and balances all other flavors, bringing them into sharper focus.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1 tsp (5ml)

Servings per container 30

Calories

5

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 6mg 0%
Dragon's Breath - Marinade - 13 Stars Hot Sauce

🔥Flavor Notes

Umami, Sweet, Salty, Savory

Heat: 2/10
Fruit: None
Garlic: High
Sweet: High
Smoke: Low
Salt: Low/Medium
Vinegar: Low

Why Choose Us?

We built something better—from the ground up. 100% natural. More peppers. Less vinegar. No BS.
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Us

Real Peppers
Compliments your food
Small batches
Killer Ingredients
Loves FREEDOM

Typical Hot Sauce

Spicy Vinegar
Masks your food
Mass produced
Filler Ingredients
Hates FREEDOM

Meet the Maker

Look...you’ve tried every “artisan,” “small-batch,” “hand-kissed-by-fairies” hot sauce on the market. Everyone swears their bottle is the one that’ll change your life. And yet… here you are. Still hunting. Still disappointed. Still wondering how many more flavorless “craft” sauces you’ve gotta choke down before you taste something real.

We get it. Because before 13 Stars existed, I was in the same boat; knee-deep in mediocre sauces, empty promises, and brands that talked a big game but delivered all the excitement of a soggy MRE taco.

So I did what any stubborn, battle-tested veteran would do:

I made my own.

No cheap fillers. No watered-down wannabe heat. No corporate BS.

Just American-made flavor, forged with the same grit, discipline, and service-driven purpose that shaped me in uniform.

Take a look at our sauces. Real ingredients, bold flavors, mission-driven craft. Every bottle is built to punch boring food in the face and remind your taste buds what freedom feels like.

Scroll our reviews. You’ll notice something:

They’re real. They’re raw. They’re from people who actually cracked open a bottle, not bots named “SauceFan42.”

And we know trust has been broken before. We’ve all been burned (and not in the good way). That’s why everything is backed by our 100% Money-Back Guarantee.

Not happy? Email us. Boom! refunded.

No interrogation. No guilt trip. No “upload five photos of why you’re wrong.”

Just respect.

At the end of the day, the leap is yours. But we’ve seen it happen over and over again...a customer hesitates… then they try a bottle… then they hit our inbox with the same message we never get tired of:

“I can’t believe I didn’t start sooner.”

So grab a bottle. Take a before-and-after of your boring meals. And welcome to the 13 Stars family; where American grit meets damn good flavor.

- Sean Maloney, Founder 13 Stars Hot Sauce

Frequently Asked Questions

Dragon's Breath3,000 to 5,000 SHUs

Mean Green3,500 to 8,000 SHUs

Big Red One15,000 to 35,000 SHUs

Tango Mango100,000–350,000 SHUs

Nuclear Option500K to 750K SHUs

Since we use fresh peppers in all of our sauces the heat range will vary but usually sits in the middle of the range. The scoville units will change based on several variables. You can read more about it in our blog post here

Yes. Since we do not use any B.S. preservatives in our sauces, please make sure to throw that sucker in the fridge after opening. 

The best by date is dated 2 years from production. So you have plenty of time to enjoy!

Orders are packed and shipped with in 1-2 business days.

USPS Priority Mail usually takes 3-5 business days transit time.

Fedex 2Day usually takes 2-3 business days transit time.

If you have any questions or issue regarding shipment please email help@13starshotsauce.com

Easy and complimentary, within 30 days

Please see Return Policypage for more details

We proudly cook our sauces in the USA.

We pride ourselves on cooking our own hot sauces instead of being outsourced to a nameless 3rd party overseas manufacturer. This helps us guarantee high-quality ingredients and craftsmanship are always used in the cooking process. Customers can save on shipping, and 13 Stars benefits the local economy by creating jobs for fellow Americans.

🌶️ America's Hot Sauce 🔥