Rich, sweet, and full-bodied with spoon-coating thickness.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SUGAR, VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, 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, MOLASSES, 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 (37 g) | 100 g |
| Calories | 60 | 162 |
| Sodium (mg) | 320 | 865 |
| Total carbs (g) | 16 | 43.2 |
| Total sugars (g) | 15 | 40.5 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
Head Country Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce receives generally favorable mentions across retailer listings and BBQ community discussions as a rich, sweet, and thick sauce suitable for glazing and dipping. Walmart customer ratings average 4.7/5 based on dozens of reviews, while forum users praise Head Country sauces overall for bold flavor and competition-level quality. Some note the presence of liquid smoke as a potential drawback, though most find the taste balanced and enjoyable on ribs, chicken, and other meats.
Pros
- Rich, sweet, full-bodied flavor with good thickness for glazing
- Versatile for backyard cooking, competitions, and table use
- Gluten-free with no high-fructose corn syrup or common allergens
Cons
- Contains liquid smoke, which some purists dislike
- May be too sweet or mild for those preferring spicier or tangier sauces
“One of my favorite commercial sauces.”
bbq-brethren.com →“Head country is a great sauce... Not much of a gamble, to try it for $4.”
bbq-brethren.com →“I like it. It is different than the usual sauces from the store so I prefer it over many of the kinds that come in every store.”
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