It’s been awhile since my review of Luna Mercato’s Strawberry Barbecue Sauce – more than enough time to let give my tastebuds a break from fruity BBQ sauce. In general, I’m just not a big fan of the category. While there are certainly stand-outs (the sauce formerly known as Carribean Calypso for example), there’s a lot of mileage in between the stars.
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Big Nugg Company Southwest Chipotle Q Sauce (4/5)
August 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Decent flavor from a competition barbecue team that wanted to bring “the exact sauces” they use in competition to you. Like Blender’s this one provides a strong vinegar oomph but not quite as overpowering. The three pepper blend (Cayenne, Chipotle, Red Chili) provides a great balance of flavor and heat – just enough to heat […]
Blenders Chipotle Barbeque Sauce (3/5)
July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Blenders has a great story and a great, all-natural ingredients list as I’ve described on my review for their original blend. The chipotle flavor is a nice addition to the deep rich tomato/vinegar and spice blend of the original. This super thick sauce flows like lava from the bottle to your basting bowl and onto the meat, with no problem staying put once it’s there. Like the original, the strong, sour notes of vinegar were still a bit much for these tastebuds.
Miller’s Spicy Bar-B-Q Sauce (5/5)
July 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Miller’s brings to market a traditional KC-style BBQ sauce with a smooth balance of heat and sweet. I liked the strong hickory via liquid smoke and the deep rich flavors provided by the molasses and brown sugar.
Hecky’s Hot Barbecue Sauce (4/5)
July 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This sauce is a little brother to Hecky’s Original, which I gave five stars back in May. And it does a couple things I really liked but didn’t impress me as much as their original sauce. The sauce was certainly hotter than the original (expected), but the flavor profile also changed quite a bit. Don’t […]
Saint A’s BAR-B-Q Sauce (3/5)
July 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Sauces that Remind Me of Spices I Like (or Vice Versa)
July 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Timberfolks The nutmeg in here reminds of Harpoon Winter Warmer Lager Captain Curts The bay leaves remind me of Old Bay (any Baltimore crab eaters out there?) Willingham’s Cajun Hot BBQ Sauce Reminds me of McCormicks Cajun spice (or Penzey’s cajun spice) Outta the Park BBQ Sauce Strong notes of ginger!
Blenders Original Barbeque Sauce (3/5)
July 4, 2010 By 14 Comments
Who knew crime and punishment, Hollywood and Kansas City, and people with names like Aunt Pauline and Nana Lena could be combined in one story about BBQ sauce? Well, it’s all true. It could be the most interesting Behind-The-Sauce story I’ve read so far. The flavor, on the other hand, leaves a lot to be […]
Best BBQ Sauces for Fourth of July Grilling
July 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the “land of the free and the home of the brave” so they can begin their American Dream. Over the years, the Fourth of July has truly transformed from being a boring […]
KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce – Original (3/5)
June 25, 2010 By 3 Comments
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