2010 SCOVIE AWARDS RECOGNIZES NEW ORLEANS CAJUN SAUCES

When the results of the 2010 Scovie Awards, the world's leading recognition for hot and spicy products, were announced, Dominick Schilleci of New Orleans Cajun Sauces was excited to get the call from the competition organizers. New Orleans Cajun Sauces, which designs and manufactures quality sauces and marinades, has received two 2010 Scovie Award(s). In the industry's most rigorous blind tastings, a panel of the country's top culinary experts sampled hundreds of the world's most lauded gourmet foods, and the top scoring products each won a coveted Scovie banner.

New Orleans Cajun Sauces placed third in the "Cook It Up - Marinade" and "Hot Sauce - Specialty Chile" categories for their Cajun Luau Natural Marinade and Garlic Chipotle Hot Sauce, respectively.

Over 600 products from around the world competed for top honors. The Scovie Awards were created by Dave DeWitt, the nation's leading author on fiery cuisine and founder of the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show. The awards are named for Wilbur Scoville who pioneered a rating scale for spicy foods. The Scovie Awards have become the industry standard for excellence in more than 60 categories of fiery foods.

"This year's entrants really represented the cream of the crop in fiery foods products," notes Dave DeWitt, dubbed by The New York Times as the 'Pope of Peppers.' "Our 2010 winners represent some of the largest companies in the industry, such as Pace Foods, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Garden Fresh Salsa, as well as start-up companies just getting off the ground. The common factor is their commitment to excellence and the real quality of the products they produce."

DeWitt was also pleased with the geographic diversity of the winners. "This year, our winners represent companies from 32 different states and countries and provinces as diverse as Panama, Australia, Japan, Antigua and Canada," lauds DeWitt. "Scovie winners truly exemplify the diversity and quality of this industry."

New Orleans Cajun Winning Sauces:

Cajun Luau Natural Marinade - #3 in Cook It Up - Marinade

Garlic Chipotle - #3 in Hot Sauce - Specialty Chile

New Orleans Cajun Pinapple Habanero Wins

If you enjoy hot sauce, salsa, and a kick to your BBQ sauce, check out the list of winners. These condiments are the best in the Industry, and most are not available at your local supermarket. The Hot Pepper Awards lets you know where you can get them on the Web.

This year was the third annual, and each year gets bigger and better. Everything from Cajun style, to International heat from the Caribbean and Australia.

"The sauces and other condiments that won are far superior to your supermarket fare. The overall winner in hot sauce, New Orleans Cajun Sauces - Pineapple Habanero is one of the best hot sauces we have ever had the pleasure of judging. And Global Warming Salsa dominates again this year, a repeat winner, and well deserved. We even had a chili wine from Peaks of Otter Winery... I mean, there's something for everyone. If you like heat, check the list out." says an organizer.

Take a look at the winners, and pick something up for your fiery food loving friends. The list of winners makes a great shopping list.

The Hot Pepper Awards (www.thehotpepperawards.com) is hosted by The Hot Pepper forum.

All New Orleans Cajun Winning Sauces:

Pineapple Habanero - Best Overall, #1 in Fruit Category

Garlic Chipotle - #2 in Garlic Category

Smoky & Spicy Natural BBQ Sauce - #2 in Medium BBQ Sauce Category