Our classic recipe, dialed up to 11 with even more smokey goodness. Rich. Smoky. Bold, with a Capital B.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BROWN SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE AS A PRESERVATIVE, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, GARLIC*, SUGAR, TAMARIND, 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 | 70 | 189 |
| Sodium (mg) | 290 | 784 |
| Total carbs (g) | 18 | 48.6 |
| Total sugars (g) | 16 | 43.2 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
The Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce from Sweet Baby Ray's receives mostly positive feedback for its balanced sweet-smoky profile and thick consistency that performs well both straight from the jar and when grilled. Reviewers highlight its distinct hickory notes tempered by molasses and brown sugar without being overly aggressive. Retailer comments frequently praise its crowd-pleasing flavor for ribs and chicken. While some note a strong sweetness from corn syrup, the sauce is viewed as a solid variant alongside the brand's original.
Pros
- balanced hickory smoke and molasses sweetness
- thick texture that clings well when cooked
- pleasing aroma and consistent performance on the grill
Cons
- very sweet with high fructose corn syrup
- some prefer the brand's original sauce flavor
“This sauce has a pleasing, balanced aroma that splits half-way between smoke and sweet molasses... Getting past the thick tongue coating properties of corn syrup, this sauce is actually a pretty good smoke sauce.”
meatwave.com →“The bold, but balance smokiness added a lot flavor to the chicken, with just the right amount of sweetness. The thickness of the sauce translated into an incredibly sticky chicken leg.”
meatwave.com →“Taking on a different set of flavors than the original, this sauce still preforms on the same consistant level that makes Sweet Baby Ray's so popular. The flavors are bold, but balanced.”
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