{"product_id":"heartbeat-hot-sauce-co-darkside-of-the-grill-shiitake-szechuan","title":"Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. Darkside of the Grill - Shiitake Szechuan","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eHeartbeat Hot Sauce Co. Darkside of the Grill – Shiitake Szechuan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-Hot – 6\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eBold. Savory. Unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eDarkside of the Grill – Shiitake Szechuan is a collaboration born from fire, smoke, and a shared obsession with flavour. Created alongside BBQ authority Mel Chmilar—better known as Darkside of the Grill—this sauce was a long time in the making. The goal? To rethink what a “grill sauce” can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eInstead of leaning into the expected smoky-sweet barbecue profile, we took a more dynamic, globally inspired path—one that elevates smoked meats and charred vegetables into entirely new territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eCrafted in Thunder Bay, Inspired by the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eSince 2015, Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. has been dedicated to producing small-batch sauces with maximum flavour and balance. What began as a home kitchen hobby quickly grew into a full-scale production facility in Thunder Bay’s South Core, where every recipe is developed, fermented, cooked, bottled, and packaged in-house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eOur process begins with traditional fermentation. We ferment our peppers to develop depth and natural complexity before blending them with a short list of premium ingredients. No added water. No thickeners. No chemical preservatives. Just clean, layered flavour and our signature silky texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eUmami, Heat, and That Signature Tingle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eDarkside of the Grill draws inspiration from Chinese hot pot and the electrifying sensation of Szechuan cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eEarthy shiitake mushrooms form the backbone of this sauce, delivering rich, savory umami that clings beautifully to grilled proteins. Szechuan pepper adds its unmistakable citrusy brightness and gentle, mouth-tingling effect—creating a layered sensory experience that’s bold yet balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eFermented habanero and cayenne peppers bring warmth and structure, rounding out the profile with a confident 6\/10 heat level. The spice builds steadily, complementing rather than overpowering, allowing the mushrooms and aromatics to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eThe result is a deeply savory, complex sauce that feels modern, international, and entirely at home over open flame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eMade to Transform the Grill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eThis isn’t a sticky glaze. It’s a flavour amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eAs Mel puts it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003e“Whether you’re making some deadly wings soaked in it, or drizzling it over a smoky beef rib, it’s gonna work for you! She was made to mix up that already perfect smoked meat and add another realm to your cooking with just a splash.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eTry it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eTossed with crispy grilled wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eBrushed over smoked beef ribs or brisket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eDrizzled onto grilled Portobello mushrooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eFinished over flame-kissed eggplant or zucchini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eMixed into stir-fried noodles or rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eAdded to dumplings or bao for an extra kick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eIt’s equally powerful on vegetables as it is on meat—making it a versatile companion for any grill enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eSmall-Batch Integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eFermented habanero and cayenne peppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eShiitake mushrooms \u0026amp; Szechuan pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eNo added water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eNo thickening agents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eNo chemical preservatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eDeveloped, produced, and bottled in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eDarkside of the Grill – Shiitake Szechuan is not your typical BBQ sauce. It’s a bold departure. A meeting of Canadian craftsmanship and Asian-inspired flavour. A sauce designed to challenge expectations and reward adventurous cooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003eTurn up the heat. Step into the darkside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6-fs\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains: Soy \u0026amp; Wheat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United Sauces.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44067638640703,"sku":"2031","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/0680\/files\/2031_HeartbeatHotSauceCo.DarksideoftheGrill-ShiitakeSzechuan.webp?v=1791302000","url":"https:\/\/unitedsauces.com\/products\/heartbeat-hot-sauce-co-darkside-of-the-grill-shiitake-szechuan","provider":"United Sauces.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}