Stubb's Original Bar-B-Q Sauce
Authentic Texas BBQ sauce with bold peppery flavor and no high fructose corn syrup.
Reviewed by Avery Wilson • October 8, 2025
Our Review
Stubb's Original Bar-B-Q Sauce brings authentic Texas BBQ flavor to your backyard with a bold, peppery profile that lets the meat shine through. Unlike sweeter Kansas City-style sauces, Stubb's takes a more balanced approach with tomato, vinegar, and black pepper as the stars. The sauce is made with quality ingredients and contains no high fructose corn syrup, appealing to those seeking a cleaner ingredient list. The medium consistency works well as both a marinade and finishing sauce, and the bold flavor stands up to beef brisket and pork ribs without overpowering the natural meat flavors.
Pros
- •Authentic Texas BBQ flavor profile
- •No high fructose corn syrup
- •Bold peppery taste
- •Quality ingredient list
- •Versatile for marinades and finishing
- •Not overly sweet
Cons
- •May be too tangy for some tastes
- •Thinner consistency than some prefer
- •Less sweet than traditional BBQ sauces
Specifications
- Size
- 18 oz bottle
- Primary Flavors
- Tomato, vinegar, black pepper
- Key Ingredients
- Tomato paste, vinegar, molasses, spices
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- No
- Gluten Free
- Yes
- Consistency
- Medium
- Shelf Life
- 12 months unopened
Our Testing Process
We tested Stubb's sauce on beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken, and burgers. We evaluated flavor profile, ingredient quality, versatility, and how well it complements different types of meat.