Bridging cultures and building connections by bringing the bold, joyful flavors of Africa to every table.
7500✚
Bottles Produce
and not a single bland one.
2k
sold
and growing, thanks to hungry, happy fans!
7500✚
Bottles Produce
and not a single bland one.
2k
sold
and growing, thanks to hungry, happy fans!
Rooted in tradition. Stirred with purpose. Bottled with joy.
Meet the Founders
Janet didn’t set out to build a sauce empire , she just wanted her food to taste like home.
What started as simmering pots for friends and family turned into a bigger mission:
To bring bold, beautiful African flavor into everyday kitchens.
With her husband James by her side, she turned her late-night cooking sessions into a full-blown flavor movement. Together, they’re sharing sauces made with love, tradition, and just enough spice to make your taste buds dance.
How we bottle flavor, the Saucy way.
We don’t cut corners; we simmer, stir, and season with intention.
Sourcing
We carefully select vibrant, small-batch African ingredients, the real deal, no shortcuts.
Crafting
Each recipe is slow-simmered and taste-tested until it hits that “damn, that’s good” moment.
Sharing
From our kitchen to yours, we bring African flavor straight to your table, ready to shine.
Why we do this
Not just about sauce!
We started The Saucy African because we wanted more people to taste what we grew up loving:
Flavor that’s rich, soulful, and unforgettable.
Our mission is simple:
- Bring bold African flavor to everyday meals
- Celebrate culture through food
- Make home cooks feel confident, creative, and connected
Frequently Asked Questions
The Saucy African is a line of slow-cooked tomato simmer sauces and spice blends inspired by African home cooking. Each jar is layered with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and warming spices—so you get bold, soulful flavor without extra seasoning or guesswork.
Scoop. Simmer. Serve.
Use The Saucy African as a base for stews, pasta, rice, grains, or proteins. Add it to chicken, seafood, tofu, vegetables, or soups for instant depth and comfort—no recipe required.
Our simmer sauces are flavor-forward, not spicy—warm, rich, and approachable.
If you want heat, our Pepper Heat Blend lets you control the spice level to your taste.
Both start with the same slow-cooked tomato base and African spices.
- Chicken Simmer Sauce: deeper, savory richness
- Vegetarian Simmer Sauce: plant-based, naturally sweet, and versatile
Many customers keep both on hand.
Unopened, our Simmer Sauces are shelf stable for 24-36 months. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 4-6 weeks for optimal freshness.
We offer free shipping on orders $35+ and a flat-rate option for smaller orders.
Because we ship glass jars, orders going to the West Coast and Mountain regions may take slightly longer and occasionally cost more due to distance and carrier rates. We price shipping as fairly as possible while protecting your jars—and our small business.
All sales are final given the nature of our products. However, if you have any concerns about the condition of your order upon receipt, please contact us at thesaucyafrican@gmail.com. We will gladly replace any item(s) that may have been damaged or spoiled during transit
Let’s get saucy!
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