Built on a rich tomato and molasses base and slow-cooked for thick, concentrated flavor, this sauce balances sweetness and smoke with a fiery blend of peppers. It’s intense, crave-worthy, and made for those who like their BBQ with attitude.
🔥 Flavor Profile
Taste
Sweet, Smoky & Spicy
A bold Kansas City base with a serious pepper-driven finish.
- Molasses and tomato sweetness upfront
- Rich smoky BBQ backbone
- Layered heat from chili and chipotle peppers
- Lingering spicy finish that builds
🍖 Perfect For
Use It With
Anything That Can Handle the Heat
Built for bold BBQ and spice-forward cooks.
- Ribs, brisket, and pulled pork
- Chicken wings and grilled chicken
- Burgers and sandwiches
- Shrimp and smoked meats
- Fiery dipping sauces and snacks
🔥 How to Use
Technique
Brush, Pour, or Go All In
Use it your way depending on how much heat you want.
- Brush onto meats while grilling or smoking
- Use as a finishing glaze for bold flavor
- Dip wings, fries, and snacks
- Pour straight from the bottle if you dare
💡 Why This Sauce Stands Out
Why It Hits
Heat Without Compromise
Big spice backed by real BBQ flavor.
- Balanced heat that enhances flavor
- Thick, slow-cooked consistency
- Real sugar and molasses base
- Signature Rufus Teague bold style
📦 Product Details
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Size: 15.25 oz bottle
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Best For: BBQ meats, wings, dipping, glazing
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Heat Level: Hot
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Brand: Rufus Teague (Kansas City, MO)
🧂 Ingredients
Tomato Puree (Tomato Paste, Water), Brown Sugar, Sugar, Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Water, Salt, Spices (Including Mustard Flour), Raisin Paste, Chipotle Peppers, Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar), Natural Flavors, Orange Juice (From Concentrate), Dried Onion, Smoke Flavor, Garlic Powder, Celery Seed.
Contains: Soy, Celery, Mustard.
🔥 About Rufus Teague
The Brand
Kansas City BBQ Done Right
Rufus Teague is a legendary Kansas City BBQ brand known for bold, no-nonsense flavor and old-school craftsmanship.
What started as a passion for great barbecue turned into award-winning sauces and rubs made with real ingredients, cooked longer for richer flavor, and bottled without shortcuts.
Famous for their iconic flask-style bottles and classic Midwest BBQ roots, Rufus Teague believes in one simple truth:
good sauce makes barbecue better.
Bring the heat.
Sweet, smoky BBQ with a serious kick.
