A smoky sweet Kansas City tomato-based sauce sweetened with real sugar and molasses, thickened for intense flavor, and finished with chipotle pepper for a noticeable but balanced kick.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Captured by OCR from the product label image.Tomato Puree (Tomato Paste, Water), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Raisin Paste, Orange Juice From Concentrate, Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar), Dried Onion, Chipotle Pepper, Natural Smoke Flavor, Spices (Including Mustard Flour), Ancho Chili Pepper, Celery Seed, Garlic Powder, Celery, Mustard.
Nutrition
Captured by OCR from the product label image.| Serving size | 2 Tbsp (34g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 70 |
| Sodium (mg) | 370 |
| Total carbs (g) | 16 |
| Total sugars (g) | 15 |
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What reviewers say
The Rufus Teague Touch O' Heat BBQ sauce receives generally strong praise across reviews for its balanced sweet-smoky profile with a noticeable but not overwhelming heat. Reviewers note its complex tangy and savory notes, including molasses, tomato, and soy influences, that perform well when cooked on meats like ribs and pulled pork. It stands out for thickness and flavor intensity compared to standard sauces, though some find it bold or acidic straight from the jar. Overall it earns recommendations especially for hearty barbecue applications.
Pros
- Complex sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor with balanced heat
- Thick consistency that caramelizes well on the grill
- Versatile and enhances ribs, brisket, and other smoked meats
- Unique savory notes from ingredients like soy and raisin
Cons
- Can taste overly acidic or harsh out of the jar before cooking
- Bold profile may mask subtler meat flavors
- Not ideal for those preferring mild sauces
“Rufus Teague Touch O' Heat certainly gets a "bold" label, but there were many workings under the hood that warmed my heart to it... after being cooked, the sauce found better footing with the sugars, making it taste more balanced overall.”
meatwave.com →“This sauce has a lot of tang, some molasses showing through, and a slight citrusy "zing" lurking in there. As advertised, it does indeed have a "Touch of Heat"... This is one of the best sauces I have tried yet, and I highly recommend it.”
outdoorhub.com →“This sauce is so complex and unbelievable, to my surprise, again, this sauce was the perfect match on the ribs as a glaze. It cooked in and was simply finger-lic”
bbq-brethren.com →
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