SWEET BABY RAY

[SL2010]

Around north western PA sweet baby ray is the sauce of choice after several successful smokes I want to start making my own I read a couple of the recipes posted but I'm looking the one that can clone towards SBR thanx

[pensrock]

NW Pa? I'm in central Pa.  I have to agree many people like that sauce, I'm not one of them though, too sweet for me.

[leftcoast smoker]

I just discovered it in our local superstore a few months ago and I love Sweet baby Rays with Honey sauce  to finish my baby backs with on the grill, everyone just loves them
LCS

[BuyLowSellHigh]

Found this on the web - you might try molasses instad of the honey for something closer to the Original sauce

http://cookeatshare.com/recipes/sweet-baby-ray-s-bbq-sauce-457464

Secret Recipe #1 for Sweet Baby Ray's:
This copycat recipe is supposed to be a close attempt to match the Honey version of Sweet Baby Ray's vs. their original recipe flavor.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon dried mustard
Directions:  Combine all ingredients in saucepan over medium high heat, wisk until warm and use!

[TestRocket]

I like to mix equal parts SBY's (original) and Bulls Eye (original) and to kick it up a little bit I'll add some of Zaxby's (sweet and spicy dipping sauce) to taste! Yum!

[Habanero Smoker]

They make about six varieties, are you looking for the recipe for their original sauce?

I have to agree with Pens, any variety of their sauces are way too sweet for my taste. When Cook's Illustrated gave it top ratings a few years back I decided to buy a bottle of the Original. I had to cut it with some cider vinegar.

[SL2010]

That's what been i have been doing for my mopping sauce apple cider vinegar with the SBR works really good

[monty]

it's pretty sweet, which i can live with, but i don't like the amount of liquid smoke.

if you use it on Bradley smoked ribs the smoke flavours clash and it just doesn't taste right IMO

[Wildcat]

Wish this thread had appeared sooner. About a month ago I purchased some SBR Original to try out. Have not done so yet. I am not one for sweet sauces. I can tolerate a little sweetness, but not much on the meats.

[SL2010]

WHat store bought sauces do you guys suggest or do you just make your own if all homemade then some ideas thanx

[FLBentRider]

WHat store bought sauces do you guys suggest or do you just make your own if all homemade then some ideas thanx

I like:
Vaunted Vinegar Sauce Ingredients:

    * 1 cup Cider Vinegar (I use Nakano Rice Vinegar, Original Flavor)
    * 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
    * 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
    * 1/2 tsp. Black pepper, fresh cracked
    * 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

Directions:

   1. Place all ingredients in a small sauce pan.
   2. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
   3. Let cool, and season pork to taste.

*I have experimented with thickening this sauce with cornstarch or arrowroot.*

We also like stubbs for commercial sauces.

[squirtthecat]

I like the 'Memphis Style' sauces...   1/2 tomato 1/2 vinegar based.

There is a BBQ chain in St Louis (Bandana's) that has a version I really like.

[Habanero Smoker]

Right now my favorite brand is Dinosaur Bar-B-Que; any of their sauces, but I don't know how far outside of New York they distribute their sauces. You can purchase it on-line. Prior to switching to Dinosaur, I used Stubbs Original, Spicy and Mild. It has a hint of smoke, but doesn't compete with the smoke flavor of your smoked meat. The Honey Pecan does not have any smoke flavor.

[hal4uk]

Blues Hog - It's sweet and sticky (good for ribs), but the flavor is unlike any of the other store bought stuff - it's very good.
Starne's BBQ Sauce - Between thick and thin - vinegar-based - addicting on pulled pork, but hard to get most places.

[KyNola]

Hey Hal, Starne's sauce is very easy to get in Paducah KY! ;)