Pantry · Houston, Texas
Bravado Spice
Houston hot sauces built on fresh produce and bold, balanced heat.
- Founded
- 2012
- Founded by
- James Nelson and Jeremiah Tallerine
- Based in
- Houston, Texas
Making it since
2012
Their story
Bravado Spice Co. was started in Houston in 2012 by two friends who have known each other since high school. James Nelson created the recipes, and Jeremiah Tallerine brought experience running online businesses.
They began bottling on weekends at a shared kitchen, filling a few hundred bottles at a time. Early sauces like roasted pineapple and habanero helped the brand grow from a local favorite into a wider line.
How it's made
Nelson built the recipes around fresh produce, much of it from local farmers markets in the early days. The sauces are made in small batches and designed to complement a dish rather than simply add heat.
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Why we carry them
We like Bravado for sauces that bring flavor along with the heat. The pineapple habanero is a fun one for tacos and grilled chicken.
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