Somethin’ Somethin’ Sauce – Sweet & Tangy Barbecue Sauce

Somethin’ Somethin’ Sauce is a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with more going on than straight sugar and smoke. It starts with a rich tomato base, then brings in green chile for a mild bite, cinnamon for warmth, and sumac for a bright, fruity tang. The finish is where it gets interesting: espresso coffee adds a grown-up bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check and makes the sauce taste layered instead of just cloyingly sweet. This is the bottle you grab when you want “classic BBQ” energy, but you also want people to ask what that extra flavor is. Use it as a glaze, a finishing sauce, or a dunker. Brush it on chicken thighs in the last few minutes on the grill. Coat ribs after the bark sets. Stir it into pulled pork, spoon it over smoked tofu, or toss it with meatballs for game day. It’s bold and unique flavor plays well with smoke, char, and slow cooker comfort food.

This one’s for cooks who like a sauce that does the work. You can run it straight out of the bottle, or use it as a base for your own signature move. If you’re building a BBQ spread, it covers the crowd-pleasers and still keeps the flavor nerds happy. Great for weeknights, big cooks, tailgates, and any table that likes a little tang with the sweet.

How to use it: For ribs and chicken, apply during the last 5–10 minutes of cooking and let it set before serving. For pulled pork, start with 2–3 tbsp per pound of cooked meat, toss, then add more to taste. For meatballs, add 1 cup sauce per 2 lbs meatballs and warm on low until glossy. Best paired with Somethin’ For Rubbin’ or Somethin’ To Cry About.