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What is your go-to store bought BBQ sauce?

Posted on 9/10/19 at 11:00 pm
Posted by theantiquetiger
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Posted on 9/10/19 at 11:00 pm
Until recently, I’ve always thought BBQ sauce was BBQ sauce, other than the three different types, KC, Memphis, and Carolina. We bought what ever was on sale, KC Masterpiece, Kraft, etc.
A couple weeks ago, I smoked a couple Boston Butts, and decided to make some pulled pork sandwiches. When I was at the store, I decided to splurge and get a more expensive BBQ sauce. We went with “The Shed” sauce (the restaurant from Biloxi). It was damn good.
Tonight, I decided to try another sauce when we made pulled pork baked potatoes (like Rax use to make), we went with another sauce, “Sticky Fingers”. It was awesome as well.

I am sold on the smaller batch sauces.

What other brands should I try?
This post was edited on 9/10/19 at 11:31 pm
Posted by dpd901
South Louisiana
Member since Apr 2011
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Posted on 9/10/19 at 11:13 pm to
If it’s for pulled pork specifically, I honestly don’t like any store bought sauce. I love the taste of smoked pork and I think all the store bought sauces just completely drown out the flavor I just worked 12 hours to create. I like to make Aaron Franklin’s vinegar sauce and just put a little bit on the pork after it’s on my sandwich.

I do like Rufus Teague Touch of Heat for beef, etc. you can get it on amazon and I’ve seen it at Bucee’s if you have one near you.

Posted by DanglingFury
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Posted on 9/10/19 at 11:21 pm to
Sweet Baby Rays Honey Chipotle
Posted by theantiquetiger
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Posted on 9/10/19 at 11:29 pm to
Sweet Baby Ray’s is kind of middle of the road. It’s not quite a mass produced sauce, but not quite a small batch sauce. My favorite Carolina sauce is made by SBR’s.
I don’t like spicy sauce. I’d rather add the heat myself.
Posted by VOLhalla
Knoxville
Member since Feb 2011
5159 posts
Posted on 9/10/19 at 11:42 pm to
Pulled pork should get a homemade vinegar sauce. I like stubb’s spicy for store bought dip for something like burgers or chicken tenders.
Posted by Allthatfades
Mississippi
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Posted on 9/11/19 at 12:38 am to
Sweet Baby Ray’s is too sweet for me.
Posted by HebertFest08
The Coast
Member since Aug 2008
6547 posts
Posted on 9/11/19 at 1:58 am to
Blues Hog original is 1st and it’s not close for me. I also enjoy Head Country.

You can find Blues Hog at Goodwood and sometimes calandros.
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
52607 posts
Posted on 9/11/19 at 5:11 am to
KC Masterpiece is likely my favorite OTC sauce.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23272 posts
Posted on 9/11/19 at 5:25 am to
I dont like overly thick/sweet sauces. So most of the time I buy Stubbs. My Rouses also carries Big Mikes BBQ sauce and I use that one as well.
Posted by ruger35
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 9/11/19 at 5:32 am to
Blue's Hog original or Champion Blend. Prices around here when it was at Alexander's were ridiculous though. Order from BBQ superstore, $25-26 for a gallon of it. Sometimes Amazon will have it for that price, but they will also have the half gallon for a dollar cheaper so watch what you are buying.
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
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Posted on 9/11/19 at 5:39 am to
I mix Sweet Baby Ray's & Williamson Brothers in a 1-1, 2-3, or 3-4 ratio depending on what being cooked.

SBR's is too sweet & WB is too acidic. When mixed together, they provide a nice balanced sauce.


Posted by slaphappy
Kansas City
Member since Nov 2005
2388 posts
Posted on 9/11/19 at 5:44 am to
Stubbs spicy
Posted by SSfnP
Moose, WY
Member since Aug 2019
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Posted on 9/11/19 at 5:57 am to
Head Country
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
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Posted on 9/11/19 at 6:22 am to



Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28950 posts
Posted on 9/11/19 at 6:36 am to
Trader Joe's Sriracha and Roasted Garlic

Kroger actually makes a pretty good Texas style sauce.

I usually just make my own though. It's too easy.
This post was edited on 9/11/19 at 6:37 am
Posted by auzach91
Marietta, GA
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Posted on 9/11/19 at 6:51 am to
Posted by t00f
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Posted on 9/11/19 at 6:53 am to
Posted by Stadium Rat
Metairie
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Posted on 9/11/19 at 7:01 am to
quote:

Head Country
Posted by SaDaTayMoses
Member since Oct 2005
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Posted on 9/11/19 at 7:05 am to
Jack Miller's or Pig Stand
Posted by slinger1317
Northshore
Member since Sep 2005
7069 posts
Posted on 9/11/19 at 7:13 am to
Rufus Teague - Touch O Heat

Stubbs - Sticky Sweet, Smokey Mesquite, or Sweet Heat
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