Sweet and smoky competition BBQ sauce with bold, salty-sweet Southern flavors and natural hickory smoke; award-winning and versatile on multiple meats.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Captured by OCR from the product label image.Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Tomato Puree, Molasses, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Spices, Chili Pepper, Natural Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Celery Seed, Paprika Extract, Sunflower Oil
Nutrition
Captured by OCR from the product label image.| Serving size | 2 Tbsp (36g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 |
| Sodium (mg) | 290 |
| Total carbs (g) | 19 |
| Total sugars (g) | 18 |
From around the web
What reviewers say
Kosmos Q's Competition/OP X-1 BBQ sauce receives strong praise from competition-focused reviewers and users for its bold, sweet-tangy profile with unique tamarind savoriness and award-winning potential. The Meatwave review highlights its robust flavor and perfect caramelization on meats like chicken or ribs but notes it can overpower lighter proteins and is best suited for competitors rather than casual backyard cooks. Forum users and retailer reviews on BBQ Brethren and TheBBQSuperStore consistently rate related Kosmos Q sauces highly for taste and versatility, with occasional mentions of missing smoky depth.
Pros
- bold sweet-tangy flavor with unique tamarind and spice notes
- excellent caramelization and adhesion when cooked
- strong performer for competition use and award potential
- well-liked across multiple Kosmos Q products by users
Cons
- can overpower lighter meats or backyard applications
- may lack intense smoked/burnt-end flavor some expect
“So far, I've been loving the Kosmo Q sauces... OP X-1 is the first of the line that really felt like it might be best served primarily for competition applications. It had that sweet syrupy flavor and texture that wins awards... for that, I think this sauce deserves a lot of love.”
meatwave.com →“Kosmos makes some really good stuff... BBQ Sauces: Sweet smoke, Cherry Habanero, Peach Habanero are all very good. I really like them.”
bbq-brethren.com →“Absolutely delicious!!!”
thebbqsuperstore.com →
Sourced from 1 blog, 5 forum, 5 retailer. Synthesized by AI; quotes link to the originals.
