Summer 2024 brought the heat in more ways than one! Rugged Jack’s Pineapple Mango hot sauce was hand-selected for Fuego Box, one of the nation’s premier hot sauce subscription services.
Sharing the Spotlight with Elite Sauces
Fuego Box curators are known for scouring the country to find standout, small-batch hot sauces. For their summer box, they chose three distinctive flavors to delight subscribers:
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Pineapple Mango by Rugged Jack’s — a sweet-heat blend of ripe pineapple, juicy mango, and just enough fire to light up any meal.
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Árbol Chili Garlic by Bravado — a bold, garlicky kick from a brand renowned for clean, punchy heat.
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Collards and Ghost by Hot N’ Saucy — a Southern-inspired sauce pairing collard greens with ghost peppers for an unexpected, flavorful burn.
Being showcased alongside these two powerhouse brands underscored Rugged Jack’s place among the country’s top craft sauce makers.
A Taste of Long Island, Delivered Nationwide
Our Pineapple Mango sauce, born from Long Island’s rich agricultural roots and small-batch crafted for maximum flavor, traveled far beyond the East End this summer. Fuego Box subscribers across the U.S. discovered the perfect balance of tropical sweetness and rugged heat that defines our brand.
Why This Feature Matters
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National Recognition: Fuego Box only features the best — and having Rugged Jack’s among them is a proud milestone for our team.
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Introducing New Fans: Thousands of hot sauce enthusiasts experienced our flavor for the first time, and many have since joined our growing Rugged Jack’s community.
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Celebrating Craft and Creativity: Sharing the stage with Bravado and Hot N’ Saucy highlighted the diversity and innovation in today’s hot sauce scene.
Looking Forward
This feature was more than a summer highlight — it was a reminder that Long Island’s rugged flavor belongs on tables everywhere. Whether you discovered us through Fuego Box or have been a fan from the start, thank you for fueling our journey. Expect more bold flavors, small-batch care, and adventurous spirit in every Rugged Jack’s bottle.