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Blazin' Hot BBQ Sauce

by Rufus Teague No ratings yet

Thick and sweet Kansas City-style BBQ sauce with a strong spicy finish, made with tomato base, real sugar, molasses, and peppers for balanced heat and sweetness. Cooked longer for intense flavor.

Flavor profile

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

Ingredients

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Tomato Puree (Tomato Paste, Water), Brown Sugar, Sugar, Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Water, Salt, Spices (Including Mustard Flour), Raisin Paste, Chipotle Peppers, Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar), Natural Flavor, Orange Juice (From Concentrate), Dried Onion, Smoke Flavor, Garlic Powder, Celery Seed.

Nutrition

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Serving size 2 Tbsp (34g)
Calories 70
Sodium (mg) 270
Total carbs (g) 17
Total sugars (g) 15

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What reviewers say

4.2 from 5 ratingsMostly positive

The Rufus Teague Blazin' Hot BBQ Sauce receives consistently favorable feedback for delivering solid Kansas City-style sweetness balanced with noticeable heat that builds without overwhelming. Reviewers highlight its thick texture, molasses and tomato base, and versatility on the grill or as a stand-alone dip. Minor notes indicate it may be too spicy for very mild palates, but overall it earns praise as a well-made, award-winning option that enhances ribs, chicken, and other meats.

Pros

  • balanced sweet-smoky flavor with good complexity from molasses, tomato, and Worcestershire
  • thick consistency clings well to meats without burning easily
  • noticeable but not extreme heat that builds nicely
  • versatile for grilling, glazing, or dipping

Cons

  • heat level may be too intense for those who prefer mild sauces
  • flavor can feel slightly heavy or acidic to some tasters
  • “The molasses, tomato, and Worcestershire are all well balanced, instantly creating a pleasing barbecue flavor. The complexity beyond that... elevate it above the standard sauce, and it lives up to its "Blazin' Hot" label without being insanely spicy.”
    meatwave.com →
  • “It's got kick, it's got flavor...just the way Rufus liked it...this is just a great sauce it is hotter than most sauces that you're going to get that are you know considered to be hot and it's just got a great taste.”
    youtube.com →
  • “This sauce is so complex and unbelievable...this sauce was the perfect match on the ribs as a glaze. It cooked in and was simply finger-licking good.”
    bbq-brethren.com →

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