Slow-cooked for a thick, rich texture, this sauce delivers classic BBQ depth with just the right amount of fruity brightness. It’s especially made for pork but versatile enough to elevate everything from ribs to veggies to bacon.
🍎 Flavor Profile
Taste
Sweet, Smoky & Fruity
A bold BBQ base with a bright apple finish.
- Rich tomato and molasses sweetness
- Subtle smoky BBQ backbone
- Tangy apple brightness
- Smooth, balanced finish
🍖 Perfect For
Use It With
Pork and More
Built to shine on pork but versatile across the board.
- Pork ribs, pulled pork, and chops
- Ham sandwiches and bacon glaze
- Smoked meats and BBQ classics
- Grilled vegetables and sides
- Hot dogs and sandwiches
🔥 How to Use
Technique
Brush, Glaze, or Dip
Built for flexibility across any cook.
- Brush onto meats while grilling or smoking
- Use as a finishing glaze
- Dip BBQ favorites and snacks
- Pour straight onto sandwiches and sides
💡 Why This Sauce Stands Out
Why It Hits
Classic BBQ with a Twist
A fruit-forward take on Kansas City BBQ done right.
- Apple adds brightness without overpowering
- Thick, slow-cooked consistency
- Balanced sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor
- Signature Rufus Teague bold style
📦 Product Details
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Size: 15.25 oz bottle
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Best For: Pork, BBQ meats, glazing, dipping
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Style: Sweet & smoky fruit BBQ sauce
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Brand: Rufus Teague (Kansas City, MO)
🧂 Ingredients
Tomato Puree (Tomato Paste, Water), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Apple Juice (From Concentrate), Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Water, Salt, Spices (Including Mustard Flour), Raisin Paste, Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar), Orange Juice (From Concentrate), Natural Flavors, 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.
Add a fresh twist to your BBQ.
Sweet apple flavor meets smoky Kansas City style.
