Turn Up the Heat This Fall with BASTE Spicy Southern Style Sauce

Fall in the South is here, the air is crisp, the leaves are fiery red and gold, and kitchens across the state are filling up with the smells of comfort food. From tailgate spreads to Sunday suppers, this season is all about warmth, family, and bold flavors.

And nothing brings that heat quite like BASTE’s Spicy Southern Style Sauce.

Why Spicy Works for Fall

Cooler weather makes us crave cozy, hearty meals. But instead of settling for heavy or bland, add a fiery kick that warms you from the inside out. Our Spicy Southern Style Sauce blends authentic southern flavor with the perfect amount of heat, not overwhelming, but just enough to keep you reaching for more. We call it a slow burn.

Whether you’re huddled around the fire pit, watching the game, or setting the holiday table, this is the sauce that keeps fall meals exciting.

A Seasonal Favorite: Spicy Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

There’s nothing more North Carolina fall than apple cider, sweet potatoes, and a touch of southern heat. This recipe brings them together in one cozy, flavor packed dish.

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1” thick)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup apple cider
• ¼ cup BASTE Spicy Southern Style Sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions:

1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
3. Remove pork and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, whisk together apple cider, BASTE Spicy Sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly reduced.
5. Return pork chops to skillet, spooning glaze over the top. Cook another 3–4 minutes until internal temp reaches 145°F.
6. Serve with roasted veggies or mashed sweet potatoes.

Bring the Heat Home

This fall, skip the predictable and turn every meal into a flavor-packed moment with BASTE Spicy Southern Style Sauce.

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Because autumn deserves more than pumpkin spice, it deserves a little fire.