May is National BBQ Month, and if that weren’t enough, May 16th is National BBQ Day, so this time of year, it’s BBQ to the nth power, baby! But if you’re going to bust out the grill, which BBQ sauce will make yours the winner at the dinner table? Delish.com decided to take the guess work out of your sauce shopping and ranked them for you. You’re welcome.
King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Pineapple BBQ Sauce
A barbecue sauce for fans of sweet stuff. This sauce has nice balance, with a strong pineapple flavor. If you’re looking for a sauce with tropical vibes, look no further.
Bone Suckin’ Sauce
Though a tiny bit on the sweet side, this sauce was pretty well balanced with notes of honey and apples and horseradish. This super complex sauce got a thumbs up from most tasters, though some thought it was “too vinegary.”
King’s Hawaiian Smoked Bacon BBQ Sauce
Yo, this barbecue sauce has BACON IN IT! So of course it’s good! If you’re down with a predominant pork flavor, this sauce is for you.
Kraft Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce
This super smoky and savory sauce impressed tasters. Many agreed it reminded them of the super classic barbecue sauce they grew up with. Perfect for chicken or pork.
Bulls-Eye Original BBQ Sauce
Sweet, acidic, salty, smoky, this sauce has it all. The molasses in this one provides a sweetness and tang that many of the other contenders lacked.
Stubb’s Original Bar-B-Q Sauce
For those who favor Carolina-style barbecue, this vinegary sauce is the holy grail. It’s super peppery and sharp, and perfect for fatty cuts of smoked meat.
Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
More than 50% of the Delish.com tasters voted for this classic. It’s got everything you want in a barbecue sauce: perfectly balanced flavor, nice texture, and a smokiness that won’t overpower your food. Trust this bottle with all your barbecuing needs.
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