Thinning commercial sauces

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What is the most reliable way to thin commercial sauces without altering the flavor profile too much?
 
Apple juice works pretty good ... Cant use to much though .
 
I start with Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar and cut it with apple cider vinegar and 8 to 10 other spices and fruit juices.

Will post what I have ended up with after messing with it for a year or so if you want.
 
I use water, but then if I am cooking for myself or friends, I add Blues Hog Tennessee Red too.
 
I was going to do some spare ribs with Blues Hog this weekend. It seems just a tad thick for glazing. I wanted to thin it out a little without screwing it up. Thanks for the advice everyone.
 
Try this - its a GOTO in a hurry sauce. Kinda generic but good for a diverse crowd:

* sub any 'shelf' sauce you like (or have)

1 part Sweet Baby Rays (orig)
1 part Cattleman's (orig)
1 part Orange Juice
mix and lightly dust surface with chili powder and red pepper to taste
mix again and lightly dust top again with whatever rub you used
mix again and add dash (tablespoon? depends on how much your making) lime juice
if you get here and want it thinner, finish with Apple Cider

serve it warmed
 
sorry dude. i suck at measuring when cooking. i am getting better and starting to write things down. I just add and taste :)
 
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