CHECHARE
Bright. Fresh. Zingy. Herbaceous.
Green Chiles in Aged House Vinegar Hot Sauce
Heat Level: 6 out of 10
Try on: Seafood, Ceviche, Morning Eggs, Pork Tacos, Fried Foods.
Named after my cousin, Chechare is bright, spicy, and wonderfully sour — and just like my cousin, the sour and spice will get to you.
If you love pickles, this sauce is for you. Chechare is made in the tradition of escabeche — the Mexican art of pickling — where chiles are slow-marinated in seasoned vinegar until they develop a deep, complex tang. It's that same bright, briny, addictive quality you love in a great pickle, but with heat, herbaceous depth, and the complexity of four different green chiles.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is the best green hot sauce. It has flavor as well as spice and literally goes on any and everything. So glad I could order more when I ran out."
— Tylena T., Verified Buyer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The flavor is so rich and well balanced. It's great for everything from eggs to burritos."
— David T., Verified Buyer
We marinate four different green chiles in our House Cilantro & Bay Leaf Vinegar for over a year — to increase their potency and depth. There's actually a Mother Load of this sauce (think 100-year-old mole or a 25-year-old sourdough starter) dating back to when we opened our Brooklyn restaurant in 2010.
The brightness of Chechare makes it a perfect counterpoint to high-fat foods — eggs, avocado, pork — cutting through richness spectacularly. Add to ceviches for that wow impact, or drizzle over your favorite seafood and chicken.
- Julio MM, Executive Chef, Cantina Royal
PRO TIP: Use as a marinade for shrimp or fish — the aged vinegar tenderizes while it flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chechare Hot Sauce made of?
Chechare is made with four different green chiles marinated for over a year in our house-made Cilantro & Bay Leaf Vinegar, plus garlic, celery, onion, and spices. The long aging process gives it a uniquely deep, complex flavor you won't find in any commercial green hot sauce.
How spicy is Chechare Hot Sauce?
Chechare has a heat level of 6 out of 10 — a medium-hot sauce with a bright, zingy kick that builds as you eat. The vinegar base keeps it lively and sharp without being overwhelming.
What is escabeche-style hot sauce?
Escabeche is the Mexican tradition of pickling — marinating vegetables or chiles in seasoned vinegar to develop deep, tangy, complex flavor. Chechare is made in this tradition, with green chiles slow-aged in our house Cilantro & Bay Leaf Vinegar for over a year. If you love pickles, you'll love Chechare.
What makes Chechare different from other green hot sauces?
Most green hot sauces are made fresh. Chechare's chiles are aged for over a year in a house-made cilantro and bay leaf vinegar — a living, evolving sauce with roots going back to Cantina Royal's Brooklyn restaurant opening in 2010. There's nothing else like it.
What foods pair best with Chechare?
Chechare is incredible on seafood, ceviche, morning eggs, pork tacos, and fried foods. Its bright acidity also makes it a perfect counterpoint to rich, high-fat dishes like avocado toast, creamy pastas, and anything grilled.
Is Chechare Hot Sauce vegan and gluten-free?
Yes! Chechare is vegan, gluten-free, and keto-friendly.
Ingredients: Distilled white vinegar reduced to 4% acidity, chile peppers, garlic, spices, celery, onion.
VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE & KETO FRIENDLY
