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Kinder's Original BBQ Sauce

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Sweet, slightly smoky tomato-based Kansas City-style BBQ sauce with good consistency for dipping, basting and drizzling; versatile on barbecue, fries, sandwiches and more.

Flavor profile

Heat 2/5
Sweet 4/5
Smoke 3/5

Ingredients

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Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Brown Sugar, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Corn Starch, Worcestershire Sauce (Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor), Natural Smoke Flavor, Cultured Dextrose, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Caramel Color, Ground Red Pepper, Xanthan Gum.

Nutrition

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Serving size 2 Tbsp (34g)
Calories 60
Sodium (mg) 280
Total carbs (g) 15
Total sugars (g) 13

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What reviewers say

3.5 from 4 ratingsMixed reception

Kinder's Original BBQ Sauce receives middling placement in flavor rankings and earns praise for its balanced sweet-smoky profile and versatile use as a classic Kansas City-style option. Reviewers note it performs reliably for dipping, glazing, and everyday barbecue without standout innovation compared to the brand's bolder varieties. Limited direct consumer reviews were available, with broader brand sentiment leaning positive in forums and retailer contexts.

Pros

  • Sweet with slight smokiness and smooth consistency for basting or dipping
  • Reliable classic BBQ flavor that works well on chicken, fries, or as a ketchup substitute
  • Good everyday versatility without being overly complex

Cons

  • Lacks standout flavor or heat compared to specialty variants
  • Middle-of-the-pack ranking in blind taste tests
  • “Sometimes, you don't want a BBQ sauce that offers up some fruity frill or promises of s”
    tastingtable.com →
  • “I'm not a fan of most sauces, but I can tell you that Kinders is hands down the best bbq in the bay area IMHO. I'd try anything that they make as it is all good.”
    bbq-brethren.com →
  • “Starting with the highest-quality tomatoes, our Original BBQ Sauce is sweet, slightly smoky, and has a great consistency for dipping, basting, brushing, and drizzling.”
    kinders.com →

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