Our unique blend of red and black peppers brings the heat with a sweet, tangy edge.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), LIQUID SMOKE, SPICES (CONTAINS MUSTARD FLOUR), ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR
Ingredients source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
Nutrition
| Per serving | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 Tbsp (36g) (36 GRM) | 100 g |
| Calories | 60 | 167 |
| Sodium (mg) | 330 | 917 |
| Total carbs (g) | 15 | 41.7 |
| Total sugars (g) | 14 | 38.9 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
Head Country Hot & Spicy BBQ Sauce receives generally favorable feedback for delivering bold pepper heat balanced by sweet-tangy notes, making it stand out among commercial options. Reviewers note it works well on ribs, wings, and brisket, and several call the heat level a standout feature rather than a drawback. A few mention it is quite spicy, suggesting it suits those who enjoy intense heat more than mild palates. Overall it is viewed as a solid, gluten-free choice in the Kansas City style category.
Pros
- bold pepper heat with sweet-tangy flavor
- performs well on ribs, wings, and brisket
- gluten-free with no added preservatives
- one of the favorite spicy commercial sauces for some testers
Cons
- very spicy; may be too hot for those preferring milder sauces
- best enjoyed by spice lovers rather than casual users
“Head Country's Hot & Spicy BBQ Sauce brings bold pepper heat with sweet-tangy flavour. Gluten-free and perfect for wings, ribs, brisket or dipping.”
1000rubs.com →“Their hot is one of my favorites of any sauce.”
bbq-brethren.com →“this one is the one gallon definitely spicier... I would much rather have that Hickory... but I still like it a lot and I don't like a spicier rack of ribs so I think that would go really well with ribs”
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