Willingham's Cajun Hot Seasoning has just the right amount of extra heat over Willingham's Original Mild. Willingham's rates it a 6 on its 1–10 heat scale, but we find it relatively mild, and only slightly spicier than the Mild.

Flavor Profile

• Sweetness: Light. Sugar and dextrose.
• Heat: Mild to medium. Willingham's rates it 6 of 10.
• Savory notes: Onion, garlic and tomato.
• Tang: Sodium diacetate, malic acid and citric acid.

Best For

• Pork ribs
• Chicken and wings
• Pork shoulder
• Fish and shrimp

How to Use

Season evenly before smoking or grilling. For a milder blend, mix it with Willingham's Original Mild.

Pairs Well With

• Willingham's Original Mild: the milder original
• Willingham's Hot BBQ Sauce: a Willingham's sauce with more heat
• Malcom's King Craw: a Cajun seasoning to compare

Sizes Available

Available in a single shaker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How hot is Willingham's Cajun Hot?
Willingham's rates it 6 of 10, but we find it fairly mild, just slightly hotter than the Original Mild.

What is it good on?
Ribs, chicken, pork and seafood.

Does it contain MSG?
Yes. MSG is listed in the ingredients.

Ingredients

Salt, sugar, sodium diacetate, corn starch, spices, dextrose, onion, garlic, tomato, and less than 2% of the following: natural and artificial flavors, caramel color, malic acid, citric acid, silicon dioxide and calcium stearate (anti-caking), torula yeast, MSG and guar gum.

Contains MSG.