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Hot Rod Howie's

Spicy Citrus Cilantro Seasoning
$12.00

Bright citrus, fresh cilantro, and ghost pepper heat — made for tacos, grilled chicken, steak, seafood, and meals that need to wake up fast.

Flavor Profile: Citrus • Savory • Spicy

Best on:
Beef
Pork
Poultry
Fish
Seafood
Heat level:Hot. Big kick, not punishment.
No Heat Super Hot
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Ingredients

GARLIC, SEA SALT, ONION, ORANGE JUICE POWDER (ORANGE JUICE, MALTODEXTRIN), CUMIN, SMOKED PAPRIKA, CHILE DE ARBOL, AJI AMARILLO, GHOST PEPPER, CILANTRO, BASIL, <2% ORGANIC RICE HULLS (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), OREGANO, PARSLEY

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Spice jar labeled 'Hot Rod Howies' with oranges and peppers on a white background
Spicy Citrus Cilantro Seasoning - Hot Rod Howie's $12.00
Citrus first. Ghost pepper follows.

Citrus first. Ghost pepper follows.

Orange juice powder brings the bright, zesty hit. Chile de árbol, aji amarillo, and ghost pepper bring the kind of heat that wakes up tacos, chicken, steak, seafood, and veggies fast.

Not another flat hot blend.

Not another flat hot blend.

Aji Amarillo, Chile de Arbol, cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, basil, oregano, and parsley give it savory depth and fresh green lift — so it tastes like flavor with fire, not just punishment.

Made for no-brakes meals.

Made for no-brakes meals.

Use it on tacos, shrimp, chicken, steak, pork, rice bowls, salsa, queso, roasted vegetables, eggs, burgers, and anything that needs a citrusy kick in the teeth.

Citrus heat that does not ask permission.

Citrus heat that does not ask permission.

Brings bright orange-cilantro flavor with a serious ghost pepper finish
Makes tacos, wings, shrimp, chicken, steak, and burgers taste loud fast
Adds fresh herb flavor, smoky depth, and real heat without needing a complicated recipe
Works on cookout food, taco nights, rice bowls, game-day snacks, and “make it hurt a little” meals

How to Use It

1 Season generously Coat chicken, steak, shrimp, pork, or veggies before cooking.
2 Cook your way Grill, pan-sear, roast, smoke, or air fry.
3 Finish strong Hit it with lime juice, crema, butter, or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if you want to push the flavor even further.

Easy ways to put this blend to work.

Chicken

Chicken

Rub on thighs, breasts, or skewers before grilling or roasting.

Wings

Wings

Season, bake or air fry, then finish with lime for extra punch.

Steak

Steak

Use on flank, skirt, or sirloin for tacos, bowls, or plates.

Shrimp

Shrimp

Toss with oil and cook hot and fast for bright, spicy flavor.

Vegetables

Vegetables

Great on peppers, onions, corn, or zucchini.

Potatoes

Potatoes

Turns fries, roasted potatoes, and breakfast potatoes into something louder.

Still have questions?

Is it too hot?

Yes, it brings real heat. But the citrus and cilantro keep it bright, not one-note. Hot enough to matter, not just hot for the sake of it.

Is it only for grilling?

No. Use it on the grill, in a skillet, in the oven, smoker, or air fryer. Anywhere you want bold flavor and heat that actually shows up.

Is it just spicy?

No. The heat hits, but so do the citrus, garlic, and cilantro. It is a full flavor profile, not just a bottle of punishment.

Is it clean?

Yes. No junk. No fillers. Just bold seasoning built to make tacos, steak, chicken, shrimp, and veggies taste like more than an afterthought.

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