Chilli Queen - Chilli Jellies
Chilli Queen is one of these brands that might not be at the foreground of the chilli world but you can definitely see at a glance why they are still around after nearly 30 years of trading. Not only have they got a wide range of die-hard fans but they also have one simple quality: it is a brand which believes in its products and knows better than to follow the whims of fashion.
We first met the man and woman team behind the brand at West Dean chilli festival back in 2010 and were impressed by their success but soon understood why so many people were keen to gorge on their samples. The first thing we tried was Chilli Queen's Sundried Tomato & Balsamic Vinegar Chilli Jelly which to this day is still on top of our shopping list apart maybe from the Brown Sauce that is just out of this world and is probably our favourite chilli brown sauce ever thanks to the amazing flavour and zing brought on my the use of Scotch Bonnets chilli peppers.
Chilli Queen is known for creating chilli jellies rather than hot sauces and don't we like them for it. Yes of course we are hot sauce fiends but it is nice sometimes to divert from too often troded paths and go on a bit of a taste adventure. And that is what Chilli Queen is as a brand, an adventure. Take one of our bestsellers for example. The Coriander and Shallot Chilli Jelly is one of the items that we were really keen to try and boy were we in for a treat. We right away saw the potential of such a chilli condiment and now use it on a weekly basis in stir-fries, curries or as a marinade smeared on good quality chicken or turkey.
The Devil's Garden team is managed by a man who thinks that Trinidad Scorpion chilli peppers should be consumed over breakfast so we have to admit that Chilli Queen's Extra Hot Chilli Jelly gets used quite a lot although it is by no means the hottest of chilli jellies out there but just provides a nice kick that will fix any chilli craving you might have. This is a hotter take on Chilli Queen's Original Chilli Jelly that brought on their success and won Great Taste Award Silver Medal not so long ago. This is simply a chilli jelly you can use as an everyday condiment, to spice up your mayonnaise or enhance your cheese platter.
One of the jellies that is also very popular with our customers is the Ginger and Lime one. Just try and picture this golden goodness melting slowly in couscous or risotto or flavouring your stir-fry and you can even add it to stuffing to bring the best out of the meat! We know quite a few people that also like smearing it all over a chicken before roasting. The lime tends to make the skin really crispy while the ginger adds a whole other dimension to this great traditional dish.
And talking about traditional, why not try Chilli Queen's Cranberry Chilli Jelly? We brought it to our respective families last Christmas and not a morcel was left in the jars after they had had their ways with them! The mild chilli kick and cranberry sweetness are like no other and you really find yourself getting spoon after spoon of the stuff out of the jar without realising it!
The last but certainly not least of Chilli Queen's jellies is the notorious Mint one. I mean, come on, where would we be without a bit of mint condiment from time to time? How would we cope having slow cooked lamb if we couldn't add a touch of chilli minty wonder right at the very end? We have even added Chilli Queen's Mint Jelly in gravy so that you get all of the greatness in just one lift of the arm!
May we add as a bottom note that all of Chilli Queen's jellies are suitable for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs, a fact that has been appreciated by many of our customers who have been struggling to find anything chilli related that suits their dietary requirements.
All in all we love this brand for the sheer fact that it is and will remain a constant in our lives, a brand that will carry on giving a good name to the chilli world and bring a lot of pleasure to the general public.
We first met the man and woman team behind the brand at West Dean chilli festival back in 2010 and were impressed by their success but soon understood why so many people were keen to gorge on their samples. The first thing we tried was Chilli Queen's Sundried Tomato & Balsamic Vinegar Chilli Jelly which to this day is still on top of our shopping list apart maybe from the Brown Sauce that is just out of this world and is probably our favourite chilli brown sauce ever thanks to the amazing flavour and zing brought on my the use of Scotch Bonnets chilli peppers.
Chilli Queen is known for creating chilli jellies rather than hot sauces and don't we like them for it. Yes of course we are hot sauce fiends but it is nice sometimes to divert from too often troded paths and go on a bit of a taste adventure. And that is what Chilli Queen is as a brand, an adventure. Take one of our bestsellers for example. The Coriander and Shallot Chilli Jelly is one of the items that we were really keen to try and boy were we in for a treat. We right away saw the potential of such a chilli condiment and now use it on a weekly basis in stir-fries, curries or as a marinade smeared on good quality chicken or turkey.
The Devil's Garden team is managed by a man who thinks that Trinidad Scorpion chilli peppers should be consumed over breakfast so we have to admit that Chilli Queen's Extra Hot Chilli Jelly gets used quite a lot although it is by no means the hottest of chilli jellies out there but just provides a nice kick that will fix any chilli craving you might have. This is a hotter take on Chilli Queen's Original Chilli Jelly that brought on their success and won Great Taste Award Silver Medal not so long ago. This is simply a chilli jelly you can use as an everyday condiment, to spice up your mayonnaise or enhance your cheese platter.
One of the jellies that is also very popular with our customers is the Ginger and Lime one. Just try and picture this golden goodness melting slowly in couscous or risotto or flavouring your stir-fry and you can even add it to stuffing to bring the best out of the meat! We know quite a few people that also like smearing it all over a chicken before roasting. The lime tends to make the skin really crispy while the ginger adds a whole other dimension to this great traditional dish.
And talking about traditional, why not try Chilli Queen's Cranberry Chilli Jelly? We brought it to our respective families last Christmas and not a morcel was left in the jars after they had had their ways with them! The mild chilli kick and cranberry sweetness are like no other and you really find yourself getting spoon after spoon of the stuff out of the jar without realising it!
The last but certainly not least of Chilli Queen's jellies is the notorious Mint one. I mean, come on, where would we be without a bit of mint condiment from time to time? How would we cope having slow cooked lamb if we couldn't add a touch of chilli minty wonder right at the very end? We have even added Chilli Queen's Mint Jelly in gravy so that you get all of the greatness in just one lift of the arm!
May we add as a bottom note that all of Chilli Queen's jellies are suitable for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs, a fact that has been appreciated by many of our customers who have been struggling to find anything chilli related that suits their dietary requirements.
All in all we love this brand for the sheer fact that it is and will remain a constant in our lives, a brand that will carry on giving a good name to the chilli world and bring a lot of pleasure to the general public.
