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Smoky BBQ Sauce
American South — smoky BBQ sauce developed alongside the American BBQ tradition, where pit masters would use wood smoke to create the characteristic smoky flavor in meats and sauces.Available year-roundDeeply smoky, sweet, tangy
Did You Know?
Liquid smoke — a key ingredient in smoky BBQ sauces — is made by condensing real wood smoke into water. It's literally the essence of fire and wood in a bottle.
Overview
American South — smoky BBQ sauce developed alongside the American BBQ tradition · Available year-round · condiments
A deeply smoky variation of BBQ sauce with added liquid smoke, smoked paprika, or chipotle chilies for an intense chargrilled smokiness beyond standard BBQ sauce.
American South — smoky BBQ sauce developed alongside the American BBQ tradition
Origin
Available year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
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Category
Flavor Profile
Deeply smokysweettangyand savory with a bold chargrilled character. The smokiness is the defining feature over regular BBQ sauce.
Storage Tips
Room temperature sealed, refrigerate after opening for up to 4 weeks.
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How to Cook with Smoky BBQ Sauce
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Apply in last 10–15 minutes of grilling. Excellent with ribs, pulled pork, and smoked brisket. Use as a dipping sauce for fried chicken and onion rings. Mix into baked beans.
Best Pairings
ribspulled porkbrisketfried chickenburgersbaked beans
Substitutes
Regular BBQ sauce + liquid smoke drops, chipotle in adobo blended with BBQ sauce
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Smoky BBQ Sauce
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.5
carbs
30
fiber
0.5
protein
1
calories
125
Quick Facts
Categorycondiments
OriginAmerican South — smoky BBQ sauce developed alongside the American BBQ tradition, where pit masters would use wood smoke to create the characteristic smoky flavor in meats and sauces.
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Similar to regular BBQ sauce. Contains lycopene from tomatoes and some antioxidants. High in sugar and sodium.
Smoky BBQ Sauce Photos
6 photos showcasing Smoky BBQ Sauce in its many forms
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Smoky BBQ Sauce
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OriginAmerican South — smoky BBQ sauce developed alongside the American BBQ tradition
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Deeply smokysweettangyand savory with a bold chargrilled character. The smokiness is the defining feature over regular BBQ sauce.
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Pairs Well With
ribspulled porkbrisketfried chickenburgersbaked beans
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