The right amount of heat comes from a natural mix of black pepper, chile de Arbol, Aleppo pepper, and salt. The best burger, according to James Beard-nominated chef and resident gator chaser Isaac Toups, is a balance of fat and acid… and Heatwave, his celebration of pepper seasoning. While this is basically a burger seasoning, try it on beef, pork, chicken, seafood, legumes, and vegetables as well. It’s also delicious in salsa.