Sweet tangy honey-forward barbecue sauce praised for its thick texture and lack of heat, ideal for dipping, marinating, and pairing with chicken or pork.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, HONEY, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SPICES, SODIUM BENZOATE AS A PRESERVATIVE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, MOLASSES, GARLIC,* CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, TAMARIND.
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) | 300 | 811 |
| Total carbs (g) | 17 | 45.9 |
| Total sugars (g) | 15 | 40.5 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
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What reviewers say
Sweet Baby Ray's Honey Barbecue Sauce is consistently described as a thick, very sweet sauce with strong honey-forward flavor and no perceptible heat or spice. Reviewers praise its taste for dipping, marinating, and use on chicken or pork, noting it as reliable and appealing to those who prefer non-spicy options or picky eaters. The main drawbacks mentioned are the absence of any warmth, smokiness, or complexity from peppers. Overall it earns solid marks as an essential sweet barbecue choice when heat is not desired.
Pros
- Strong sweet honey flavor that tastes excellent
- Thick texture that clings well
- Versatile for dipping, marinating, and grilling chicken/pork
- Consistent and appealing to sweet BBQ fans and picky eaters
Cons
- Completely lacks heat, spice, or peppers
- No smokiness or depth from chili/smoked elements
- Can come across as overly sweet or one-note
“i'm gonna give it a four out of five... this is definitely a honey forward sauce... i thought it tasted really good... my only real complaint is that there's no kind of heat and i kind of like... a little bit of some smokiness”
youtube.com →“it gets zero... there's no warmth to this at all... this is just all sweet... for taste... i would actually use this quite a bit and for marinade”
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