Why Chicagoland Breweries Love to Collaborate with Gindos Chicagoland breweries have developed a strong affinity for collaborating with Gindo's, and there are several reasons why this partnership has become so popular. Unique Flavor Profiles: Gindo's is renowned for its exceptional hot sauces, which boast a diverse range of flavors and heat levels. Chicagoland breweries are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their beer offerings and provide customers with new taste experiences. By collaborating with Gindos, breweries can incorporate the distinct flavors of their brews into Gindos ..read more

Gindo's Smoked Garlic Cilantro Chicken  Roughly 1lb skin on chicken thigh 2 tbsp Gindos Smoked Garlic Cilantro Sauce Juice from 1 lime 2-3 tsp fresh minced ginger Small bunch fresh cilantro Preheat oven to 400°F Mix Gindo's Smoked Garlic Cilantro, lime, ginger and chicken in bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 mins to 2 hours. Place chicken on parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Baked 30-40 mins. Serve over rice or with your favorite vegetable. Garnish with fresh cilantro.     ..read more

Thank you to all who contributed to the success of Artie's Paleo Sauces! We raised $2,140 for Arthur & Eva's trust fund, and we couldn't have done it without you. It has been amazing to be able to honor his memory in this way. Thank you again for all of your support!  From the moment we met our friend's brother Artie Stevens a few years ago, we immediately fell into conversation and discovered we shared a passion for food and the drive to make it our life's work.    Artie was a huge supporter of Gindo's from the very beginning. He always told us that if we could create a Pal ..read more

Gindo has been wanting to create a line of Fish Pepper Hot Sauces since 2015 when he first came across a sample of these beautiful peppers. We became increasingly intrigued and excited about the idea the more we researched the Fish Pepper. Last year we partnered up with a local farmer to help us make this dream a reality. It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to Gindo's Fish Pepper Hot Sauce Series.   Fish Peppers were once peddled by free African Americans during the 19th Century to seafood houses along the eastern shore, but by the mid 20th century, fish peppers were almost ..read more

8 CHICAGO STYLE FOODS THAT PAIR WELL WITH GINDO'S HOT SAUCES It’s no coincidence that Chicagoland has taken such a keen interest in Gindo’s Craft Hot Sauces. It is here that foodie culture and Gindo’s layered flavor complexity have created a perfect storm of endless possibilities. Without the history of Chicago’s most customary and notable foods, foodie culture wouldn’t have a leg on which to stand. Gindo’s is a gourmet hot sauce, but it has the ability to transform even everyday meals into a new flavor experience with a simple tip of the bottle. Whether these renowned dishes come from a grea ..read more

Gindo's 8th Annual Ghost of Christmas Hot Sauces This holiday tradition began in 2014 when Gindo received an abundance of fresh Ghost Peppers harvested from local farms. Now, every year, when the chill creeps in with the autumn breeze, and the farmers pluck the final bounty of the season from their fields before the first frost takes hold, we begin the process of crafting our three annual Ghost of Christmas pepper sauces. G With each year, we hand select over a dozen of the most rare and exotic locally grown super-hot peppers. Not only does each sauce contain different types of Ghost, S ..read more

If you haven't been to The Tea Tree in historic downtown Batavia, you're missing out! The stress of your day will instantly drain away as you walk through the door into this beautifully decorated and tranquil space. Not only does Missi offer a wide variety of loose leaf teas, she also has fresh spices, oil and vinegars, and unique customizable gift sets. The Tea Tree is committed to supporting local artisans such as Real Fruit Tea and of course Gindo's craft hot sauces. You'll want to take your time here, browsing the extensive selection of teas, spices, oil and vinegars, and essential oils ..read more

Just like his award winning hot sauce, Chris “Gindo” Ginder is not unassuming. He’s bold, assertive, and self-reliant. He’s a revolutionary in the hot sauce world - a “hot saucier,” if you will. Gindo’s was ultimately born in 2011 in a tiny kitchen in West Hollywood, but the idea had been brewing for some time.  Growing up in an unstable home environment, in and out of foster care, Gindo couch surfed and relied heavily on extended family and families of friends while coming of age in the idyllic town of Cape May, New Jersey. For some, an unconventional childhood like this one could have s ..read more

Cultures worldwide each have their own celebrated hot sauce, and here in the States we’re rather familiar with brands which celebrate those different styles like Cholula, Tabasco, Valentina, Frank’s Red Hot, Pure Crystal and Sriracha. So where would we say Gindo’s falls? Immigrants from all over the world during the last century and a half have left their indelible mark on Midwestern cuisine, each with their own way to spice things up. Gindo’s Hot Sauce limited edition sauces echo and preserve those spicy traditions, but with signature artistry. With other hot sauce companies now following su ..read more

GINDO'S BENTO BOX We've been wanting to create a collection of sauces that would both showcase and complement the rich, colorful, aromatic and diverse flavors of Asian cuisine.  From the Hmong Pepper Sauce, a bold, fiery style of hot sauce indigenous to the Hmong people who reside mostly in the mountainous regions throughout Asia...   ...to the Garlic Serrano, a green Thai chili sauce that is both briny and earthy... ...and Sesame Cilantro, a Korean-inspired hot sauce that is truly unique. Rich and nutty up front with bright citrus notes and a warm spicy finish that lingers like th ..read more