We Tasted 11 Barbecue Sauce Brands — Here Are the 4 You Shouldn’t Skip This Summer When it comes to barbecue sauce, there’s a fine line between finger-licking and forgettable.

We tried each brand-concealed barbecue sauce by the spoonful. As we worked through the lineup, it was clear just how different these sauces were, despite all falling under the same style.

Blues Hog Original BBQ Sauce is a bold and flavorful sauce that Chef Julian says is one to try. “A favorite among competitive ...

"This is what someone who has never eaten barbecue thinks mass produced barbecue tastes like," wrote another. ($3.29/20 fluid ounces at Food Lion) - - - 11. Sweet Baby Ray's Score: 40 The plot ...

Indeed, the ingredients tickle the tastebuds like a great midwestern barbecue sauce: vinegar, tomatoes, brown sugar, onions, spices, anchovy paste, garlic, green serrano pepper mash, and spices.

One taster summarized the reaction: “Oh gosh, no.” 12. Famous Dave’s BBQ Sauce Original Recipe Score: 37 Dave might tout his fame, but he achieved only notoriety among our judges.

Blues Hog Original BBQ Sauce: Available for about $9 for a 25-ounce handy squeeze bottle, Blues Hog is a standout for Johnson "because it strikes the perfect balance of sweet heat and complexity ...

Plus, the vinegar overpowers the savory, umami taste you expect from barbecue sauce. Although it's tangy, it's neither spicy nor sweet nor smoky, which doesn't work well for adding flavor.