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Title: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: Smokin Don on May 07, 2016, 09:28:38 AM: I think anyone who watches much TV should have seen the commercial for Heinz’s new BBQ sauces. They teamed up with some famous pit masters to help create the sauces distinct to their area. The flavors are Kansas City, Memphis, Texas and Carolina. The pit masters appear in the commercial, blooper style and funny. Sam Jones from the Skylight Inn family is the pit master for the Carolina style.

I saw this sampler package of the four styles at Walmart for $5.58. The 4 bottles of sauce are 11 oz. each. It’s a way to try all the flavors without buying large bottles and should be enough for some comparison cooking. I will update whenever I get a chance to use these.

(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202016/_5077190_zpsxucbijhj.jpg)

Smokin Don
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 07, 2016, 10:11:00 AM: Looks good. Looking forward to your product testing.
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: sliding_billy on May 07, 2016, 04:34:30 PM: I have a dilemma here... being from Pittsburgh, I feel obliged to give it a chance because it is Heinz. The problem is I really don't like "BBQ" sauce other than to dip chicken nuggets into.
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: RAD on May 08, 2016, 11:39:11 AM: I'd be interested in your testing.
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: Big Dawg on May 08, 2016, 02:04:38 PM: Quote from: RAD on May 08, 2016, 11:39:11 AM
I'd be interested in your testing.

X2

BD
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: hikerman on May 08, 2016, 02:13:43 PM: Quote from: sliding_billy on May 07, 2016, 04:34:30 PM
I have a dilema here... being from Pittsburgh, I feel obliged to give it a chance because it is Heinz. The problem is I really don't like "BBQ" sauce other than to dip chicken nuggets into.

I'm kinda like SB in that I generally don't use bbq sauce on my grilled/smoked meats. Personal preference is all. To me most commercial bbq sauces taste like glorified catsup and brown sugar. There are very few types that i actually enjoy. But when i find a good one I serve it warmed on the table. So if they get a good review I may give it a whirl. Waiting to see and hear your reviews Don!
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: RG on May 08, 2016, 10:19:33 PM: Following as well!
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 09, 2016, 12:50:26 AM: Same here & I like BBQ sauce
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: Hub on May 09, 2016, 10:15:39 AM: I'll be watching, too. There are several major brand commercial sauces that are good and several that miss the mark by a long way. One big problem is so many of them overdo it with liquid smoke. A little goes a long, long way and oven just covers up the natural smokiness of the meat.

Hub
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 09, 2016, 10:18:34 AM: Wendy loves BBQ sauce and I use it from time to time when I mess something up on the pit ;)

As a Steeler fan, I am looking forward to Don's findings on these Heinz offerings.......
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: Pam Gould on May 09, 2016, 10:26:57 AM: Waiting for your review Don..I always serve bbq sauces on the side,,my tummy doesn't like them, but I do. Wanna see which one U like the most. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 09, 2016, 10:41:47 AM: My Gut tells me the KC is the best
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: muebe on May 09, 2016, 05:24:07 PM: Will be watching for your opinion Don.

The number 1 selling BBQ sauce is still Kraft I believe. Big market with lots of choices. I like Chris and Pitts myself or KC Masterpiece.
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 11, 2016, 12:49:56 PM: Quote from: muebe on May 09, 2016, 05:24:07 PM
Will be watching for your opinion Don.

The number 1 selling BBQ sauce is still Kraft I believe. Big market with lots of choices. I like Chris and Pitts myself or KC Masterpiece.

KC for me!
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: tlg4942 on May 11, 2016, 05:34:08 PM: Waiting in anticipation ! ;D
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce Test 1
Post by: Smokin Don on May 12, 2016, 11:51:59 PM: May 12 2016

I had a nice rack of baby backs from my butcher to use and decided to just try two of the 4 styles that came in the sampler pack. I used the Carolina and the Memphis style.

I didn’t want to do much to the ribs so most of the flavor was from the sauce. You have to have a good rub so I used my favorite Penzey’s Galena St. rub. I put it on light and didn’t use any glue. I had pulled the membrane and put the rub on both sides about 45 minutes before the ribs went on the smoker. That gave them time to get to the sweat stage. I cut the rack in half to use both sauces.

A taste test from the bottle the Carolina was a tangy vinegar and a nice heat flavor taste. The Memphis style sweet and saucy with a nice smoke flavor.

I had my Traeger heated to 190 deg. when I put the ribs on. Below are the average temps at grill level for the 5 hours 10 minutes cook time.

1 hr. @ 205 deg.
2 hrs. @220 deg.
1 hr. @ 230 deg.
Sauced at 4 hrs.
1 hr. @ 250 deg.

We had leftover hominy casserole, my wife had a salad with her too and I had some Bush’s Grillen beans Southern Pit style with mine. I like beans with ribs. We also had toasted English muffins with a little butter!

The ribs were just right for me, beyond clean bite through but not completely fall off the bones.

My wife is more of a sauce person than I am. I cut us one of each of the ribs to try. I had some sauce on the side to add but she said she didn’t want any. She said she liked both but preferred the Memphis style.

I liked the Memphis style best too but want to use the Carolina sauce on pulled pork where I think it will really shine. I tried a bite of each with extra sauce but liked it better without. I didn’t know how to do a good taste test unless using the sauces on the same meat.

Bottom line is if I want sauced ribs I would buy the Memphis style again, its better than most store bought ones I have used. The Carolina sauce I will definitely buy to use on pulled pork.

(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202016/_5127202_zpsxkcc5atc.jpg)

At the sweat stage
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Carolina sauce left, Memphis right
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2 hrs. in
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202016/_5127205_zpsg2e6g9he.jpg)

4 hrs. in
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202016/_5127207_zpse9zbhsqj.jpg)

Done at 5 hrs.
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202016/_5127208_zpsdvst6bnc.jpg)

(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202016/_5127209_zpspifmoumk.jpg)

(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202016/_5127211_zpsr02t2tup.jpg)

(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202016/_5127212_zps4nj8r4vi.jpg)

Smokin Don

Link to test 2 http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=17673.0
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: sliding_billy on May 13, 2016, 07:26:05 AM: Beautiful food no matter the sauce!
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: hikerman on May 13, 2016, 07:32:44 AM: Quote from: sliding_billy on May 13, 2016, 07:26:05 AM
Beautiful food no matter the sauce!

I agree! Nice looking ribs and great plate of food Don!
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 13, 2016, 10:33:47 AM: Boy Don those are good looking ribs!
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: SmokinKat on May 13, 2016, 12:05:21 PM: Awesome looking dinner! Thank you for the report about the sauces, too! I'll have to look for that little sampler pack, that's always nice to have little portions to test out first!
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 13, 2016, 01:30:32 PM: Those were great looking ribs that I betcha didn't need a drop of anything
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: jimsbarbecue on May 17, 2016, 12:51:51 AM: We have tried all of them and the Carolina one is the favorite. The others are ok, I would probably not buy again as we have others we prefer. In a pinch knowing I could grab a bottle at WalMart would be the exception.
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: Big Dawg on May 17, 2016, 05:00:01 PM: Quote from: tlg4942 on May 11, 2016, 05:34:08 PM
Waiting in anticipation ! ;D

http://youtu.be/uoLoyg3JKRQ

I'm going to be on the lookout for these.

Thanks for review and the great looking ribbies ! !

BD
Title: Re: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 17, 2016, 05:29:38 PM: Carly Simon nailed that song 8)