The OG classic barbecue sauce delivering traditional sweet, smoky, and tangy notes.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICE, CARAMEL COLOR, MOLASSES, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), GARLIC,* MUSTARD FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR, CELERY SEED.
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 (36 GRM) | 100 g |
| Calories | 70 | 194 |
| Sodium (mg) | 290 | 806 |
| Total carbs (g) | 18 | 50 |
| Total sugars (g) | 17 | 47.2 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce receives strong praise across taste tests and reviews as a classic, balanced supermarket BBQ sauce with broad appeal. It is frequently described as delivering traditional sweet, smoky, and tangy notes that perform well both straight from the jar and cooked on the grill. Multiple editors and reviewers call it a top or winning choice among store-bought options for its reliable flavor and versatility on ribs, chicken, and other meats. Some note it can feel generic or overly sweet due to high-fructose corn syrup, but overall it earns high marks for crowd-pleasing results.
Pros
- balanced sweet-smoky-tangy flavor profile
- performs well when grilled or cooked
- versatile for multiple meats and uses
- thick, smooth texture that clings nicely
Cons
- can taste generic or artificial to some
- high fructose corn syrup may deter health-conscious users
- sweetness can overpower for those preferring less sugar
“With five first-place votes, this sauce was the run-away winner in this taste test. 'This tasted like the most traditional barbecue flavor. It’s a little sweet, a little smoky, and has just enough heat,' one editor wrote.”
theintelligencer.com →“When all is said and done, the sauce had a very nice balance of flavors after taken to the grill, with sweet, spicy, tangy, and smoky all working together and nothing overpowering.”
meatwave.com →“Obviously, there's the Original Barbecue Sauce that many of us consider to be one of the best store-bought barbecue sauces on the market.”
chowhound.com →
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