Cooking The World Cup With JD’s Backyard Sauces
England-Spicy Fig Sunday Roast Brisket with Yorkshire Puddings
Spicy Fig Sunday Roast Brisket with Yorkshire Puddings
England's Sunday roast goes backyard — slow-roasted beef brisket glazed with Spicy Fig Relish, served with crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and a rich fig-spiked gravy. The nation's favourite meal, figgin' upgraded.
Argentina- Mango Habanero Empanadas
Mango Habanero Empanadas
Argentina's beloved street food reimagined — flaky baked empanadas stuffed with spiced beef, green olives, and a Habanero & Mango Hot Sauce kick that brings tropical heat to every bite. Street food with serious backyard attitude.
Spain-Figgin' Hot Patatas Bravas with Chorizo
Figgin' Hot Patatas Bravas with Chorizo
Spain's most iconic tapas dish — crispy fried potatoes and sizzling chorizo topped with Figgin' Hot BBQ Sauce in place of brava sauce, finished with garlic aioli. Bar food doesn't get better than this.
France-Smoky Fig Duck Confit with Lentils
Smoky Fig Duck Confit with Lentils
Slow-cooked duck legs glazed with our Smoky Fig BBQ Sauce until sticky and caramelized, served over rich Puy lentils. Bistro elegance, backyard attitude.
Norway-Spicy Fig-Glazed Salmon with Dill Potatoes
Spicy Fig-Glazed Norwegian Salmon with Dill Potatoes
Norway's legendary Atlantic salmon seared skin-side down until crispy, glazed with Spicy Fig Relish and finished in the oven until sticky and caramelized — served with buttered dill potatoes and a fig-spiked crème fraîche dipping sauce.
Croatia-Smoky Fig Ražnjići Skewers
Croatia — Smoky Fig BBQ Sauce on ražnjići (pork skewers) is a natural. Croatians love wood-fired meats with punchy condiments, and the smoky fig glaze caramelizes on the grill exactly the way a good domaća (homemade) sauce would.
Portugal — Angry Fig Piri-Piri Chicken
Portugal — Angry Fig Piri-Piri Chicken
Sauce: JD's Angry Fig Relish
Spatchcock a whole chicken and marinate overnight in a blend of Angry Fig Relish, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil. Roast at 425°F for 45–55 min or grill low-and-slow, basting frequently. The fig's sweetness plays beautifully against the piri-piri heat tradition. Serve with roasted potatoes and a simple salad.
Morocco — Spicy Fig Lamb Kefta Wraps
Morocco — Spicy Fig Lamb Kefta Wraps
Sauce: Spicy Fig Relish
Mix ground lamb with grated onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and fresh mint. Form around skewers and grill 4–5 min per side. Serve in warm flatbread with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and a big spoonful of Spicy Fig Relish mixed into a yogurt-tahini sauce.
Canada — Pineapple Habanero Maple Poutine
Canada — Pineapple Habanero Maple Poutine
Sauce: Habanero & Pineapple Hot Sauce
Make classic poutine: crispy fries, fresh cheese curds, rich brown gravy. Stir 1–2 tbsp Habanero & Pineapple Hot Sauce and 1 tbsp real maple syrup into the gravy before pouring. The sweet-heat pineapple notes against the savory gravy and squeaky curds is very Canadian chaos — and very delicious.
Mexico — Habanero Mango Birria Tacos
Mexico — Habanero Mango Birria Tacos
Sauce: Habanero & Mango Hot Sauce
Braise beef short ribs with dried guajillo, ancho chiles, cumin, garlic, and beef broth for 3–4 hours until fall-apart tender. Shred meat, dip corn tortillas in the consommé, and fry until crispy. Fill with beef, onion, and cilantro. Serve with a cup of consommé spiked with Habanero & Mango Hot Sauce for dipping.
USA—Fig BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
USA — Fig BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Sauce: Figgin' Hot BBQ Sauce + Smoky Fig BBQ Sauce
Rub a pork shoulder with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Smoke or slow-roast at 250°F for 8–10 hours. Shred and toss with a 50/50 blend of both fig sauces. Pile high on brioche sliders with creamy coleslaw.
Argentina — Figgin' Hot Chimichurri Skirt Steak
Argentina — Figgin' Hot Chimichurri Skirt Steak
Sauce: Figgin' Hot BBQ Sauce
Marinate skirt steak in olive oil, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, and parsley for 2 hours. Grill over high heat 3–4 min per side. Rest, slice thin against the grain, and drizzle generously with Figgin' Hot BBQ Sauce thinned with a splash of red wine vinegar to mimic chimichurri's acidity. Serve with crusty bread and chimichurri on the side.
Ghana-Mango Habanero Ghanaian Jollof Rice
Ghanaian jollof rice gets a backyard twist with JD's Habanero & Mango Hot Sauce — marinated into smoky seared chicken thighs and stirred through a rich tomato-pepper base, balancing the dish's signature heat with a bright, fruity sweetness.