Old-Fashioned Root Beer Barbecue Sauce

Old-Fashioned Root Beer Barbecue Sauce

This Old-Fashioned Root Beer Barbecue Sauce is thick and sweet, built on a base of tomato and molasses. Root beer extract adds clear notes of vanilla, caramel, and warm spice that set it apart from traditional sauces. A brown sugar and paprika-forward BBQ seasoning blend brings light hickory smoke and savory depth. The texture is rich and glossy, making it well suited as a glaze for ribs, chicken, pulled pork, or brisket burnt ends.

Organic ketchup (tomato paste, water, sugar, vinegar, salt, spices, onion, garlic), molasses, Worcestershire Sauce [cider vinegar, molasses, tamari (water, soybeans, salt, alcohol to preserve freshness), wine vinegar, tamarind, water, rice vinegar, liquid aminos (vegetable protein from soybeans, water), spices, onion, garlic], cider vinegar, dijon mustard (water, spices, vinegar, salt, white wine, citric acid, turmeric, tartaric acid), root beer extract (water, propylene glycol, alcohol, natural flavor), TSM Kansas City BBQ Rub (brown sugar, sugar, salt, paprika, hickory smoked salt, spices, onion, celery), garlic, onion. CONTAINS SOY.

$9.99

Flavor Profile

Primary flavors are sweet tomato and molasses with noticeable root beer notes of vanilla and warm spice. Secondary hints of Worcestershire, Dijon mustard, paprika, and light hickory smoke add tang and savory depth.

How To Use

Brush onto meats during the final stage of grilling to create a glossy glaze, or serve on the side as a dipping sauce. It also works well as a burger topping or for coating wings.

FAQ

What does root beer barbecue sauce taste like?
Root beer barbecue sauce tastes sweet and slightly spiced, with notes of vanilla and caramel layered into a tomato and molasses base. It has classic BBQ flavor with a soda-inspired twist.

Is root beer BBQ sauce very sweet?
It is on the sweeter side, with molasses and root beer flavors up front. Tangy vinegar, mustard, and savory spices keep it balanced.

When should I apply a sweet BBQ glaze like this?
Apply during the last few minutes of grilling or smoking. The sugars in the sauce can caramelize quickly, so finishing with it helps build flavor without burning.

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