http://www.democraticunderground.com/115753740
Oh my.
Well, it's not like the primitives discussing fine wines, but it'll do.
elleng (56,696 posts) Sun Jul 5, 2015, 01:25 PM
Best barbeque sauce, commercial?
THINKING of doing chicken, and may ask friend to pick it up at grocery store shortly.
Thanks for suggestions. I used to do it often (YEARS ago,) but I have NO memory!
^^^the husband-hating primitive, even though he's been dead for a long time now.
NJCher (18,292 posts) Sun Jul 5, 2015, 01:36 PM
WINNER OF THE franksolich FOR 2014
1. choose a regional sauce
I never thought about this, but I was reading this book (think it's called Foodie Nation), and it's all about how America became more sophisticated with food. One point the author made is that we're eventually going to end up with a regional food system, as people are getting pickier about preservatives, seasonal food, etc.
His example for this point was barbecue sauce. He said there is no such thing as a good nationally distributed barbecue sauce.
It will be pricier, but probably well worth it. Most of the less expensive sauces at the grocery store have high fructose corn syrup as their primary ingredient, so be sure to tell them to stay away from them.
pinto (106,729 posts) Sun Jul 5, 2015, 02:03 PM
6. I love the range of personal tastes on BBQ sauce. Here's what I look for store bought -
A tomato base of some kind - ketchup is fine, imo.
Some acidic tang - vinegar is what I like.
Some heat - depending on the dish, runs from Dijon style mustard to a good hot sauce.
Some sweet - brown sugar, honey, molasses, etc.
BainsBane (32,352 posts) Sun Jul 5, 2015, 01:53 PM
3. I like Stubbs, regular
I don't like a lot of smoke flavor, so that one is good for me.
^^^ah, what a Freudian choice, a "stub" being something that.....protrudes.
greatauntoftriplets (150,828 posts) Sun Jul 5, 2015, 02:19 PM
9. Sweet Baby Ray's.
Myself, I usually do what's in the refrigerator at the moment, and that's this:
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