{"product_id":"the-essential-four","title":"Core Four Hot Sauce Gift Set – 4 × 9 oz","description":"\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomero Gonzalez founded Harmacy Hot Sauce Co. in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Christmas Day 2020. Inspired by his Cuban upbringing and his grandmother's cooking, he began making sauces to share with friends while studying electrical engineering. Their encouragement helped turn the hobby into a business centered on distinctive flavors and balanced heat. The company makes its sauces in-house in small batches and emphasizes care in preparation, creative recipes and the pleasure of sharing good food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCore Four Hot Sauce Gift Set – 4 × 9 oz\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Core Four, formerly presented as The Essential Four, groups four regular-heat sauces: Cinco, Totec's Tears, Brimstone and Ava Masala. Their maker's ratings range from 1\/10 for Totec's Tears to 6\/10 for Brimstone and Ava Masala, with Cinco at 5\/10. Each jar explores a different flavor profile rather than repeating one pepper base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finished sauces are manufactured in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States. Harmacy's in-house production is described by the maker and its Pick Tennessee producer listing. This identifies where the sauce is made; the growing countries of individual peppers, fruit and spices have not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIncluded sauces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinco\u003c\/strong\u003e: tomatillo and citrus, maker-rated 5\/10 heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotec's Tears\u003c\/strong\u003e: pasilla, dried chiles and plum, maker-rated 1\/10 heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrimstone\u003c\/strong\u003e: roasted red pepper and tahini, maker-rated 6\/10 heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAva Masala\u003c\/strong\u003e: curry spices and mustard, maker-rated 6\/10 heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and serving ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the range to match sauce to a meal and to each diner's heat preference. Offer the mild pasilla and plum sauce beside grilled meat, citrus sauce with tacos, roasted pepper tahini sauce with wings, and curry mustard on a sandwich. Keep the jar names visible when sharing the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry with breakfast eggs and tacos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry with wings and grilled vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry with burgers and sandwiches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse BuyAmerican's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hot-sauce\"\u003eAmerican-made hot sauce collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other flavor profiles, or use our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/made-in-the-usa\/best-american-made-hot-sauces\"\u003ehot sauce guide\u003c\/a\u003e to compare your options. The maker's relative heat ratings are a starting point; portion size and the food you serve with a sauce affect the tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 jars × 9 oz each (36 oz total net weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaker's heat rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/10–6\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etomatillo citrus, pasilla plum, red pepper tahini and curry mustard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction location\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCookeville, Tennessee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResealable glass jars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach named sauce is a separate 9 oz jar; the total quantity combines the jars in this set. Use the quantity and the specific flavor selection when comparing a single jar with a variety pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:INGREDIENTS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredient verification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains sesame.\u003c\/strong\u003e The curry mustard recipe includes mustard and coconut oil. The supplier's ingredient declarations and supplied label images differ for this assortment. A complete, batch-specific ingredient list needs confirmation before purchase. The flavor description identifies the recipe family, but should not be used as an ingredient checklist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor help reading packaged-food ingredient and allergen information, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/have-food-allergies-read-label\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFDA guide to food allergen labels\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep each jar's label available when serving sauce to other people, including when it is mixed into a dip or dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:INGREDIENTS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker's FAQ gives an unopened shelf life of two years and instructs customers to refrigerate after opening and use within two months. Follow the best-by date on the jar; the amount of unopened storage time remaining depends on the production batch. Store unopened jars in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a clean spoon when portioning the sauce, wipe the rim as needed and close the lid after serving. For a gift set or tasting, keep track of when each jar was opened so the storage directions remain easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:SHIPPING-RETURNS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and returns for Core Four\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's written policy states that these sauces ship from Cookeville, Tennessee, through USPS. Processing usually takes 2–4 business days, or up to five during busy periods; shipping days are Monday–Friday, excluding holidays. Tracking is emailed when the order ships. The supplier serves U.S. destinations, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, PO boxes and APO\/FPO addresses. For an order placed with BuyAmerican, available services and delivery charges are displayed at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not accept routine returns of food items, including this sauce set. It requests reports of damaged, defective or incorrect items within 30 days, with an order number and photos of the item and packaging. For a BuyAmerican order, contact hello@buyamerican.mom promptly and review \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eBuyAmerican's return policy\u003c\/a\u003e before sending anything back. Keep the original packaging while the issue is reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SHIPPING-RETURNS:END --\u003e","brand":"Harmacy Hot Sauce Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54065148494116,"sku":"sku-52038087377170","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/CoreFourPackPlain.png?v=1780011199","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/the-essential-four","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}