They started with the habanero pepper (just about the hottest variety on this planet) and then added sugar cane, pineapple and vinegar. Eh voila! A screaming hot but tasty sauce was born. This hot yet distictly flavored sauce has an unmistakable aroma. Scotch bonnet pepper has become a staple in Jamaican cuisine. This sauce should be used sparingly and can enhance almost any savory dish.