Favorite BBQ Sauce for ribs? That's easy to find...

KiterTodd · May 2014

...I have a Wegman's, Harris Teeter, Safeway and Giant around me.

I tend to like ribs dry for myself, but I think most people like them with sauce (it's for a party) and I personally like the taste of a sweet spicy sauce cooked into a rib at the end of a smoke. If I don't make my own BBQ sauce I usually lean towards Bone Suckin' Sauce (Spicy or Regular) for dipping in. It's sweet, with a good flavor, but isn't too thick. So you can baste with it well.

Any particular ones you'd recommend? It can't be too hot since it is for a crowd, but I don't mind a solid spice.
On the other hand, I'm going to smoke the ribs with Dizzy Rub on them so I don't want to overpower that flavor.

Thoughts?

KSwoll · May 2014

I like Bob's Havin a BBQ or 50/50 Blues Hog Original and Tennessee Red Sauce. If I am in a pinch and have access to a grocery store then I use Sweet Baby Rays.

Eggcelsior · May 2014

Bone Sucking Sauce is one of my favorites(plus you mentioned it). Dinosaur BBQ sauce is good too(Wegmans). The Wegmans store brand sauces are pretty good as well. My wife grabbed the Kansas City variety for a crowd last weekend and I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted it.

KenfromMI · May 2014

I doctor Sweet Baby Rays with Pineapple juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, and something with a bit of spice like Cayenne if I'm stuck with big store brands. I've also heard but never tried K.C. Masterpiece original mixed 50/50 with K.C. Masterpiece Honey BBQ sauce is good.

radamo · May 2014

When I sauce them (and don't make my own) I use sweet baby ray's. I really love it and always get RAVE reviews.

Jeffroe189 · May 2014

The Harris Teeters around here all have a Locals Only section and you can usually find some good BBQ sauces there. Of course I do live in Winston salem right next to Lexington so Im not sure if that makes a difference or not.

Focker · May 2014

Stubbs Original is a favorite here on short notice. No HFCS or other crap. All natural, and a good flavor.

wbradking · May 2014

Stubbs is my sauce of choice too.

SmokeyPitt · May 2014

I haven't tried this flavor yet but you mentioned you like sweet and spicy:

KiterTodd · May 2014

Thanks, guys! I'll poke around the shelves and see what I find. I appreciate the suggestions as It is usually an overwhelming selection and there is only so much you can tell from looking through the bottle or reading the label.

Any suggestions for something that will give it that sweet bbq coating, but still let the underlying smoke/rub shine through? Maybe there is something simple I'm overlooking like just mixing apple cider with honey or brown sugar. I don't like it too sweet, but you probably know the flavor. Just something to caramelize and sweeten the smokiness (which can be overpowering to some people).