The Mano's Family

Every bottle tells a story. From heritage recipes to bold new creations, discover the full range of handcrafted flavors.

All Natural Ingredients All the Time

Rooted in Portugal
Crafted in the U.S.A

Mano's began with a grandmother's recipe in a small Portuguese village. When our founder immigrated to America as a child, he brought more than just memories—he brought the flavors of home.

Today, every bottle of Mano's sauce honors that heritage while embracing the bold spirit of American cooking. It's tradition meets innovation, one batch at a time.

Why Piri Piri Matters

At the heart of Portuguese heat is piri piri — African bird’s eye chili peppers blended with garlic, oil, vinegar, and spices.

Piri piri isn’t just about heat. It’s about balance:

  • Bright acidity
  • Lingering warmth
  • Savory depth
  • A flavor that builds instead of overwhelms

That philosophy is baked into every Mano’s sauce. Heat should enhance food — not hide it.

Loved by people who care about flavor

★★★★★

Had a huge crowd in for the holidays and made some Tamales. Put out the bottle of Mano’s Rocket Fuel, you sent me and it was a huge hit with everyone. We used the entire bottle. MANO’S ROCKET FUEL is the BOMB!!

Jason B

San Francisco, CA

★★★★★

Wow! MANO’S PIRIPIRI RUB is better than the churrascarias here in Portugal.  The flavors are complex yet distinct.… I need more very soon.

Antonio D

Portugal

★★★★★

Made some guacamole the other day for lunch and added 2 good splashes of Manofuel Sweet Heat….delish!!

Lisa B

Manchester, NH

★★★★★

I have used MANO’s ROCKET FUEL on just about everything and like the flavors and also the spicy hot finish. MANO’s ROCKET FUEL is the balls! I especially enjoy it on my omelets or eggs in the morning. Great way to start my day. I also use it on various grilled meats, as it has such a great taste.

Jack L

Durham, NC

★★★★★

Mario, Great Stuff!! during the last couple of days we have tried all the sauces. My father-in-law loves hot stuff and he like them all. He thought the Verde was too mild, My wife and I love it the way it is. The Piri-Piri is real hot and I need to try it again. The Calypso is great on fish and meat as well.

Joe F

Wethersfield, CT