Spicy, sweet, a little bit smoky tomato-based sauce with good consistency for dipping, basting, brushing, and drizzling; great on barbecue and as a ketchup replacement for fries, meatloaf, pizza, and sandwiches.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Captured by OCR from the product label image.Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Brown Sugar, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Corn Starch, Natural Smoke Flavor, Worcestershire Sauce (Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor), Ground Red Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Caramel Color, Xanthan Gum.
Nutrition
Captured by OCR from the product label image.| Serving size | 2 Tbsp (34g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 |
| Sodium (mg) | 280 |
| Total carbs (g) | 14 |
| Total sugars (g) | 13 |
From around the web
What reviewers say
The supplied opinions center on Kinder’s Honey Hot BBQ Sauce and the standalone Hot variant, both positioned in a sweet Kansas City style. Reviewers note a primarily sweet profile with mild, lingering heat that builds slowly rather than delivering strong spice. The sauces are viewed as versatile for dipping or glazing but frequently criticized for insufficient smokiness and heat that fails to match the “hot” label.
Pros
- Mild, approachable heat that builds gradually
- Sweet flavor that pairs well with chicken and ribs
- Versatile for dipping, glazing, or grilling
- Reasonable shelf life and value at Costco pricing
Cons
- Heat level too mild to satisfy “hot” expectations
- Limited smoky flavor
- Noticeably salty
- High sugar content
“I was a bit worried that this would be really spicy because it’s called “honey hot barbecue sauce,” but the heat is actually pretty mild! You don’t taste any spice right away, but it lingers and hits after a moment on your tongue.”
costcuisine.com →“Considering that Kinder's hot BBQ sauce is in eighth place, it's safe to say that there wasn't much heat in this one... I wanted it to be truly spicy and hot, and it didn't deliver on that end.”
tastingtable.com →“I was expecting this to be quite spicy but it’s not! You actually taste the sweetness first and then after a few seconds the heat comes through. This is definitely a sweet barbecue sauce and there isn’t much of smoky flavor.”
cocowest.ca →
Sourced from 3 blog, 2 editorial, 1 retailer. Synthesized by AI; quotes link to the originals.
