Sweet 'n Spicy, a perfectly simple name for a perfectly delicious combo of flavors
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, JALAPENO PEPPER,* SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), GARLIC,* MUSTARD FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, TAMARIND, 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 IU) | 100 g |
| Calories | 70 | ~205 |
| Sodium (mg) | 290 | ~848 |
| Total carbs (g) | 17 | ~49.7 |
| Total sugars (g) | 15 | ~43.9 |
~ Per-100 g values are approximate: the label states the serving only as a volume, converted at a typical sauce density of 1.14 g/ml.
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
Opinions on Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet 'n Spicy Barbecue Sauce describe it as delivering a classic sweet-spicy balance with a noticeable kick that elevates it above basic barbecue sauces. Reviewers note it provides reliable flavor for everyday use but falls short of being exceptionally hot or distinctive. It ranks in the middle of comparative taste tests, praised for accessibility yet criticized for lacking complexity or boldness relative to competitors. Overall reception is positive for casual grilling but tempered by calls for more intensity.
Pros
- provides a good sweet-spicy flavor profile beyond standard BBQ sauces
- delivers a lightly spicy kick with classic texture
- widely available and suitable for broad appeal
Cons
- not sufficiently hot or intense for spice seekers
- can come across as somewhat generic or boring compared to other options
“This has always been one of my personal favorites... Almost everyone liked its lightly spicy kick and appreciated its classic flavor and texture. But the consensus was that it was 'a little boring compared to the others.'”
insidehook.com →“Sure, it's not hot, but the spicy bit they try to add gives it a really good flavor beyond most any other BBQ sauce.”
walmart.com →
Sourced from 2 editorials, 1 retailer. Synthesized by AI; quotes link to the originals. How we score web opinions →
