Inspired by John Kinder’s original competition sauce with rich brown sugar, garlic, spices and a hint of smoky chipotle chili. Versatile for glazing ribs, pork belly, chicken, pork chops, salmon or dipping wings and chicken fingers.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Captured by OCR from the product label image.Brown Sugar, Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Vinegar, Molasses, Worcestershire Sauce (Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor), Yellow Mustard (Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spices), Corn Starch, Salt, Spices, Apple Cider Vinegar, Dehydrated Garlic, Natural Smoke Flavor, Cultured Dextrose, Dehydrated Onion, Chipotle Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Caramel Color
Nutrition
Captured by OCR from the product label image.| Serving size | 2 Tbsp (34g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 70 |
| Sodium (mg) | 280 |
| Total carbs (g) | 17 |
| Total sugars (g) | 15 |
From around the web
What reviewers say
Kinder's Founder's Reserve Gold Label BBQ Sauce receives strong praise across retailer ratings and editorial coverage, with users and writers highlighting its complex, competition-inspired profile of brown sugar, garlic, spices, and smoky chipotle. It earns top marks for flavor depth and versatility as a glaze or dip. Aggregate scores sit near 4.9/5, positioning it among the brand's strongest offerings.
Pros
- deep complex balance of spices, sweetness, and smoke
- high-quality ingredients with noticeable heat and thickness
- inspired by original competition recipe
“We think this is as good as it gets. Glaze ribs or pork belly. Drizzle on grilled chicken, pork chops, or salmon.”
kinders.com →“We have tried so many sauces and this is hands down the best bottled BBQ sauce. It's not too spicy but it's got some kick to it.”
walmart.com →“Definitely one of the best sauces this company has. great flavor with a nice bit of heat to the flavor.”
kroger.com →
Sourced from 22 retailer, 2 editorial. Synthesized by AI; quotes link to the originals.
