Sweet 'n savory tomato-based dipping, grilling sauce and marinade made with original Cheerwine soft drink formula and Cackalacky spice blend.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Ketchup (Water, Tomato Paste, Hfcs, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Onion Powder, And Spice), Cheerwine Syrup (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate [Preservative], Caffeine, Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Red #40), Water, Sugar, Worcestershire Sauce (Water, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Molasses, Caramel Color, Tamarind, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder And Spice), Liquid Smoke, Cayenne Pepper, Spices, Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate [Preservative], Vinegar. Allergen Alert: This Product Is Manufactured On Equipment That Processes Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Egg, And Soy Ingredients. Trace Amounts May Be Present.
Nutrition
| Per serving | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 tbsp (30 mL) | 100 g |
| Calories | 50 | ~146 |
| Sodium (mg) | 190 | ~556 |
| Total carbs (g) | 13 | ~38 |
| Total sugars (g) | 12 | ~35.1 |
~ Per-100 g values are approximate: the label states the serving only as a volume, converted at a typical sauce density of 1.14 g/ml.
From around the web
What reviewers say
The Cackalacky Cheerwine Sweet Sauce receives generally positive feedback for its unique cherry-forward profile blended with classic barbecue elements like tang, smoke, and mild heat. Reviewers note it shines as a dipping sauce or straight from the jar but can become overly sweet and lose complexity when cooked on grilled meats. Enthusiastic mentions highlight its North Carolina roots and versatility across proteins, though some find the soda-like sweetness polarizing after application. Overall reception positions it as a fun, distinctive regional option rather than a traditional BBQ staple.
Pros
- distinctive cherry flavor from real Cheerwine syrup
- balanced barbecue notes of vinegar, Worcestershire, and spice out of the jar
- versatile for dipping, marinating, glazing, or grilling
- strong regional appeal and unique identity
Cons
- becomes overly sweet and syrupy after cooking
- loses nuance and heat when exposed to direct heat
“I was surprised how much I liked the sauce out of the jar. It certainly wore its Cheerwine badge proudly, but contrasted that intense soda sweetness with good barbecue footings by way of vinegar, Worcestershire, and pleasant heat.”
meatwave.com →“Y’all, I’m not even playin’. I am obsessed with this stuff... Cackalacky Sweet Cheerwine Sauce, and y’all—it’s as magical as it sounds.”
wherethedogwoodblooms.com →“Unfortunately, that balanced tipped too far into the Cheerwine syrup only territory after being cooked... while I wrote in my notes that it wasn't a bad flavor, I was left questioning if this is what I wanted my barbecue to taste like.”
meatwave.com →
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