Classic smoky and sweet competition BBQ sauce in bulk half-gallon size; award-winning and versatile on ribs, chicken, pork and beef.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Partially captured — some fields are missing.INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, HONEY, DISTILLED VINEGAR, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, MOLASSES, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES, CELERY SEED, TAMARIND EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR), WATER, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SPICES, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, NATURAL HICKORY FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID.
Nutrition
Captured by OCR from the product label image.| Serving size | 2 tbsp (30 mL) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 |
| Sodium (mg) | 260 |
| Total carbs (g) | 20 |
| Total sugars (g) | 19 |
From around the web
What reviewers say
The Half Gallon Competition BBQ Sauce from Kosmos Q receives strong praise across retailer pages and editorial reviews as an award-winning, sweet-and-smoky staple ideal for backyard and competition use. Customers and testers highlight its versatile flavor balance and thick texture that caramelizes well on ribs, chicken, brisket, and pork. A few notes mention it can be bold or heavy on lighter meats. Overall feedback positions it as a top choice for bulk buyers seeking reliable competition-style results.
Pros
- award-winning competition recipe with sweet, smoky, tangy balance
- thick consistency that clings and caramelizes evenly when cooked
- versatile on multiple meats and dishes with bold but approachable flavor
- convenient large size praised for value and frequent use
Cons
- flavor can overpower lighter meats like chicken for some users
- may be too bold or heavy for subtle backyard applications
“This sauce coated the chicken in a medium, even layer that baked down like a champ. There was almost no sauce loss and picture perfect caramelization when moved directly over the coals.”
meatwave.com →“Kosmos makes some really good stuff... BBQ Sauces: Sweet smoke, Cherry Habanero, Peach Habanero are all very good. I really like them. I am bummed that they are discontinuing the 1/2 gallons, but I stocked up on a few to get me through next summer.”
bbq-brethren.com →“I’ve had it before, and I'm back for more...this bbq sauce is top notch!!”
kosmosq.com →“Best overall bbq sauce! Our family loves this over any other! I started buying in half gallons because we enjoy it so much!”
kosmosq.com →
Sourced from 38 retailer, 1 blog, 6 forum. Synthesized by AI; quotes link to the originals.
