BWTR 0012 - Fire Up Your Flavor: A Hot Sauce Master CORE Class with Chef Jules Carney
Course Description
Stop buying generic hot sauce and start creating your own signature flavors. Join Chef Jules Carney of The Leaping Pig Charcuterie for a hands-on culinary workshop that will teach you the essential techniques for making vibrant, balanced hot sauces from scratch.
Designed for both beginners and experienced home cooks, this immersive class explores three versatile methods you can use with a variety of peppers and ingredients:
- Fast-and-Fresh Bright Sauces – Learn the cook-and-blend technique while mastering the balance of heat, acidity, and fresh flavor.
- Introduction to Fermentation – Discover the basics of lacto-fermentation and how it creates complex, savory, and flavorful hot sauces.
- Smoky Charred Sauces – Explore roasting and charring techniques that enhance natural sweetness and add rich, smoky depth.
By the end of the class, you will have the confidence and foundational knowledge to create countless hot sauce variations at home. Participants will take home samples of each sauce, complete recipes, and detailed technique handouts for continued experimentation.
Whether you enjoy mild heat or bold spice, this class will help you transform simple ingredients into unique, handcrafted condiments.
Cost: $85.00
Day/Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: 14+
Location:
Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food
801 SE 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Contact Information:
(479) 631-8600
brightwater@nwacc.edu
Allergy Alert
Please be advised that our food may have come in contact with or contain dairy, eggs, wheat/gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, or sesame. If you have allergies, please email brightwater@nwacc.edu about the ingredients used in this class before deciding to attend.
What to Wear to Class
We want your time in the kitchen to be safe, comfortable, and fun! Before you arrive, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Shoes: Closed-toe shoes with good grip - think sneakers or similar styles
- Clothing: Comfortable, fitted clothing with full coverage; avoid loose sleeves
- Jewelry & Hair: Skip the dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair
These small steps help keep everyone safe so we can focus on what matters most: great food and great company. We can't wait to cook with you!