Commercial BBQ Sauces

[BillN]

Like Adams I choose sauces without HFCS for me and for the wife no caramel color or soy protein. I rarely use BBQ Sauce for meat but like it on eggs and and I like mustard based sauce to make salmon salad.

 

[ruger35]

I am a fan of Blues Hog. Don't sell it locally so I order online.

 

[Orthodox_Caveman]

I usually mix several spices with some Sweet Baby Ray's. I'm kind of looking to start making my own sauces though, because I don't like how much sugar is in a single serving of most commercial sauces (Sweet Baby Ray's uses 16!). My secret ingredient is Korean chili pepper flakes - great flavor and heat!

 

[IamMadMan]

I usually mix several spices with some Sweet Baby Ray's. I'm kind of looking to start making my own sauces though, because I don't like how much sugar is in a single serving of most commercial sauces (Sweet Baby Ray's uses 16!). My secret ingredient is Korean chili pepper flakes - great flavor and heat!

I also add an Asian hot chili oil to the mix as well as the pepper flakes.

By the way I think we have far too many polls here. So much so that I once created a poll to see if people agreed with me!

LOL, that's funny. Sometimes a poll is a tool to glean information from a large group to see what others prefer in their BBQ technique. Just curious as to what others are doing in their daily cooks.

 

[4ever3]

Head Country hot, straight outta the bottle, I don't see what could be added to improve it...

 

[Norm]

I make my own.

 

[Bob C Cue]

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LOL, that's funny. Sometimes a poll is a tool to glean information from a large group to see what others prefer in their BBQ technique. Just curious as to what others are doing in their daily cooks.

I have posted many a poll as you may know. With a membership as large and diverse as the BBQ Brethren, these polls can be quite informative, sometimes eye opening, and as I like to say just downright fun!

Don't take this the wrong way but I like your poll.

P.S. I did once post a poll to see if people thought we had too many polls, just the right amount of polls, are not enough. For some unknown reason it got escorted very quickly to the Wood Pile!

 

[WareZdaBeef]

Whats the most bland commercial sauce that isn't too spicy, too vinegary, or too sweet? Whats a good way to "water" it down without making it thin, or changing the flavor profile too much? I was thinking tomato paste but i think too much would over do it.

 

[medic92]

I add a little of a commercial sauce to my own baked bean recipe. It just adds the perfect little kick I needed without overpowering everything else.

 

[arclite]

I'm with Ron L. I've done all of the above depending on mood and situation.

The older I get the less I like BBQ sauce, especially tomato based, but it seems to be a must for some.

 

[jham0077]

I have SBR. It gets used on pork burgers, bratwurst, and pork steaks. I make my sauce for pulled pork. I don't have to worry about a brisket sauce cause I can't get anybody around my house to eat it.

 

[jermoQ]

I usually dont alter the commercial stuff. I almost always buy for my family who like sweet sauces, and I am a fan of less sweet and more spicy or tangy vinegar sauces. Sometimes, when I am running close to empty on multiple ones, I will mix them. I suppose the only exception I havent tried yet would be 50/50 blueshog mix that people have discussed. I have not yet bought both.

 

[frognot]

My women folk (three generations) like Head Country Original. I prefer Head Country Spicy or Red Mud. This is everything but pulled pork.

For pulled pork it's Blues Hog TN Red or will make a batch of Fat Johnny's Bastardized Piedmont sauce (recipe here: https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?31133-Fat-Johnny-s-Bastardized-Piedmont-Sauce )

 

[Nuco59]

Thin out a commercial sauce AND add a little something to it... chipotle powder, ancho, sriracha...something.

 

[CeramicChef]

I'd like to see the results of this poll, but all I get is "The Results Are Hidden" in the third column.

 

[IamMadMan]

I'd like to see the results of this poll, but all I get is "The Results Are Hidden" in the third column.

It's a blind poll, results will be shown next week when the poll has ended. Then everyone can see the final results..

 

[CeramicChef]

MadMan - thanks. I appreciate the quick reply!

 

[TropicDad]

I don't use any sauces, maybe its a southern thing idk. I do have some sticky fingers in the fridge for guests but it rarely gets used.

 

[DubfromGA]

I've been making my own lately. Much better results.

 

[mikemci]

I offer store brands, right out of the bottle, to guests. I find that is the way most of them are used to doing it at their home. We all know that people like what is familiar!
I never use any myself.