Phelans Fire Hot Sauce

£6.95

Phelan’s Fire is a naturally fermented hot sauce, crafted by a professional chef and aged to perfection over three months. Designed to boost gut health and deliver complex, bold flavour, it’s a unique condiment made to honour both tradition and personal legacy.

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Made in small batches in Northern Ireland, Phelan’s Fire stands apart as more than just a hot sauce, it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, nutrition, and story. Fresh chillies undergo a slow, three-month fermentation, unlocking a tangy, deep heat and retaining real health benefits thanks to active live cultures.

Mildly pasteurised at 80°C and free from artificial additives, this artisan creation supports gut health and immunity, all while delivering a richly layered taste that’s as perfect on a sizzling pizza as it is swirled through your favourite cold dip. Every bottle is a tribute, to great food, to the healing power of tradition, and to the enduring memory of Phelan, whose name now brings warmth and vitality to tables across the UK.

 

 

The Difference Between Phelan's Fire and Regular Hot Sauce

The difference between Phelan's  Fire and regular hot sauce is all in the care and tradition behind our process. While typical hot sauces are quickly made with vinegar and high-heat pasteurisation, Phelan's  Fire is naturally fermented for three months, then gently heated to around 80°C for storage. This mild pasteurisation is carefully controlled to maximise shelf life without destroying the live cultures, since they only begin to die off at 100°C to 120°C, so you get a sauce bursting with complex flavour, beneficial compounds, and genuine nutritional value, far beyond the sharp one-note heat of supermarket brands.

 

Standard Hot Sauce
 
Phelan's  Fire
Vinegar-based
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Naturally fermented over 3 months
Often pasteurised
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Mildly pasteurised at 80°C to preserve live cultures
One-dimensional, sharp heat
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Complex, rich, layered flavour
Limited nutritional value
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Packed with beneficial compounds
Mass-produced
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Small batch, artisan crafted
Artificial additives common
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Only real, natural ingredients used

 

 

 

 

 


Why It's Different: 3-Month Fermentation

What sets Phelan's Fire apart is our dedication to a full three-month fermentation process,far longer than typical hot sauces, which are often rushed through production. By allowing the chillies to ferment naturally over this extended period, we unlock layers of complex flavours that you simply won’t find in a standard vinegar-based sauce. This slow transformation enhances both the taste and aroma, delivering a unique depth and rounded heat with every drop.

The benefits of our 3-month fermentation go beyond just flavour. This method preserves the live cultures created during the process, which are known to support gut health by enriching your microbiome. Unlike pasteurised sauces, Phelan's Fire retains its natural, health-boosting qualities, creating an artisan hot sauce that truly nourishes as well as excites the palate. Each bottle is a testament to patience, tradition, and a passion for artisan food.

 

 

Health & Wellness Benefits of Phelan's Fire

Phelan's Fire goes beyond bringing heat and bold flavour to your food,it’s carefully crafted to support your health and overall wellness. Thanks to the power of traditional fermentation and a commitment to quality ingredients, every drop is packed with natural benefits that can help you feel your best.

Gut Health
Support

Our fermentation process creates live cultures that nurture a healthy gut microbiome, which is essential for digestion and maintaining a resilient immune system.

 

Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Power

The chillies in Phelan's Fire deliver powerful compounds that help fight inflammation and provide antioxidants, supporting your body’s defences against everyday stress.

 

Clean and
Beneficial Ingredients

We refuse artificial additives or fillers. Each bottle contains only real, health-promoting ingredients designed to fit perfectly into a balanced, beneficial diet.

Everyday Nutrition, Elevated Adding

Phelan's Fire to meals is a flavourful way to naturally enhance your daily nutrition while enjoying a truly unique artisan hot sauce experience.

 

 

How to Use Phelan's Fire

Phelan's Fire is incredibly versatile, making it easy to add bold, complex flavour and gut-friendly benefits to your favourite meals. For hot dishes, drizzle the sauce over pizza before or after cooking, stir it into soups, stews, or chilli for extra warmth, or use it as a marinade for chicken, fish, or beef to infuse your meals with a spicy, tangy depth. Its unique fermentation process means it can handle the heat without losing its rich layers or nutritional value.

It’s just as delicious in cold applications. Blend Phelan's Fire into mayonnaise or yoghurt for a zesty dip, whisk it into salad dressings, or spread it onto sandwiches and wraps for an extra kick. You can even use it as a dipping sauce for chips, crisps or cold meats,its live cultures and tangy freshness brighten up any plate. However you use it, Phelan's Fire turns the ordinary into something remarkable, making every meal a flavourful and health-conscious experience.

 


 

 

Ingredients and Nutritional Information

Phelan's Fire is created with a careful selection of natural, wholesome ingredients. Each bottle features premium fresh chillies, salt, and a touch of garlic, all undergo a slow, traditional fermentation process that enhances flavour and preserves nutrients. There are absolutely no artificial additives, preservatives, or colourings, ensuring that what you taste is genuine and pure.

Ingredients/Allergens

Sugar

Sugar is added at the start of the fermentation process. Due to the natural fermentation process over a three-month period, the natural yeasts and bacteria consume and process the sugar, turning it into an acidic note. This is similar to how the fermentation process in milk kefir converts the sugar in milk into an acidic yoghurt. Therefore, there is no sugar in the finished product.

Vinegar

Vinegar is categorised as a sulphite, so this is a potential allergen.

Chillies

If you are allergic to chillies, it doesn't matter which chillies are used. It is usually the essential oil called capsaicin that people are allergic to. Please see the section called Health Benefits for more information on capsaicin.

Garlic and Thyme

Garlic and thyme are also present in our hot sauce.

Nutritional Information

Per 100ml

Calories

19.4g

Carbohydrates

3g

Fibre

0.45g

Protein

0.61g

Fat

0.095g

Vitamin C

20g 

 

 

Delivery

We make every effort to ship your Phelan's Fire order within the estimated timeframe provided at checkout or in your confirmation email. However, delivery dates are always estimates, as they can be affected by factors such as weather, postal service delays, holidays, or circumstances beyond our control. To help ensure smooth delivery, please provide complete and accurate shipping information. Risk of loss or damage may pass to you upon delivery, and we are not responsible for issues caused by incorrect addresses or failure to follow storage instructions after receipt.

 

Returns

Because Phelan's Fire is a food product, all sales are generally final unless your order arrives damaged, defective, incorrect, or as otherwise required by law. We cannot accept returns for reasons such as taste, heat preference, a change of mind, or ordering the wrong item. If you believe there is a legitimate issue with your order, please contact us at enquiries@felicitysfire.com within a reasonable timeframe, including your order number and a description (or photos) of the issue, and we will review your request promptly and in good faith.

 

Refunds

Refunds are only issued at our discretion for orders that arrive damaged, defective, or incorrect, or where required by law. If your claim is approved, we may offer a refund, replacement, or store credit, depending on the situation. Claims made after an unreasonable delay or without sufficient supporting information may not be honoured. If a pricing or stock error leads to us cancelling your order after payment is processed, you will receive a full refund of any amounts paid. For all enquiries regarding refunds, please email us at enquiries@felicitysfire.com.

 

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