Exploring San Diego’s Finest: Handcrafted Sauces & Marinades
San Diego’s culinary landscape is brimming with local artisans who turn simple ingredients into extraordinary flavors. Across the city, small-batch producers are crafting sauces and marinades that reflect San Diego’s unique blend of cultures and fresh, coastal ingredients. From fiery hot sauces made with farm-fresh chilis to tangy marinades infused with citrus from local groves, these companies bring creativity and passion to every bottle. Whether you’re shopping at a farmer’s market or visiting a specialty store, these handcrafted condiments are redefining how locals and visitors alike enhance their meals. Let’s dive into some of the standout businesses making a mark with their bold and flavorful creations.
Here’s a list of places and brands in San Diego offering handcrafted sauces and marinades:
1. Jackie’s Jams
- Location: 1444 Pioneer Way, #11, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Products Offered: Handcrafted jams, sauces, and spreads made from locally sourced ingredients.
- Website: jackiesjams.com
- Phone: (619) 884-5093
2. San Diego Honey Company
- Location: Liberty Station: Sea Hive Station, 2750 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
- Products Offered: Handcrafted honey-based marinades and sauces, using pure, raw honey sourced locally.
- Website: sandiegohoney.com
- Phone: (619) 508-5252
3. Bitchin’ Sauce
- Location: Available at various stores and farmers markets in San Diego
- Products Offered: Vegan, almond-based handcrafted sauces in a variety of flavors like Original, Chipotle, and Pesto.
- Website: bitchinsauce.com
- Phone: (760) 639-9550
4. Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Café
- Location: 7524 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
- Products Offered: Artisanal sauces, chutneys, and relishes designed to complement gourmet cheeses and meats.
- Website: smallgoodsusa.com
- Phone: (858) 886-7217
5. Down To Ferment
- Location: 4093 Oceanside Blvd, Ste J, Oceanside, CA 92056
- Products Offered: Handcrafted Hot Sauces, Mustards, and Spice Mixes.
- Website: https://www.down2ferment.com/
- Phone: (858) 382-6280
6. California Hot Sauce Solutions
- Location: 4093 Oceanside Blvd J, Oceanside, CA 92056
- Products Offered: Handcrafted Hot Sauces, BBQ Sauces, Chili Salts, Spicy Ketchup.
- Website www.californiahotsaucesolutions.com/collections/hot-sauces
- Phone: (858) 309-8699
7. San Diego Pepper Company
- Location: Available in local markets and online in San Diego
- Products Offered: Spicy pupper Sauce, San Diego Sauce, Indian Spice Sauce
- Website: https://sdpeppercompany.com/shop/
- Phone: Unavailable
8. Bitchin Sauce
- Location: Local farmers markets and gourmet stores
- Products Offered: Chipotle & Ghost Chiles, Pumpkin Pie Bitchin’ Sauce
- Website: https://shop.bitchinsauce.com/
- Phone: Unavailable
9. Pepper Queen Farms
- Location: Available at local markets and stores across San Diego
- Products Offered: Hot Sauce, Cooking Sauces, Rubs & Spices, Oils & Vinegars.
- Website: https://www.pepperqueenfarms.com/
- Phone: (858) 663-4109
10. The Crazy Pepper
- Location: 2754 Calhoun Street, San Diego, CA 92110
- Products Offered: Features a wide selection of hot sauces, salsas, mustards, barbecue sauces and condiments.
- Website: https://www.fiestadereyes.com/shops/
- Phone: (619) 297-3100