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Melissa Cookston Sassy Sauce

$9.99

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Melissa Cookston Sassy Sauce

$9.99

Melissa Cookston Sassy Sauce delivers tangy, vinegar-driven BBQ flavor with a smooth finish. Award-winning, preservative-free, and versatile — perfect for pork, chicken, veggies, fries or any cook that needs bold taste.

Heat: Medium

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SKU: 1000R412

Made in the USA

Bring bold, tangy flavor to your grill with Melissa Cookston Sassy Sauce. This one-of-a-kind vinegar-forward BBQ sauce delivers a smooth hint of aged vinegar and championship-grade taste. Crafted by a seven-time world barbecue champion, this sauce transforms everyday meals into serious flavor events.

Inspired by Memphis-style barbecue, Sassy Sauce blends bright vinegarbrown sugar sweetness, and subtle spice to create a balanced finish. The result is a sauce that enhances your meats without overpowering them. Use it on pork ribs, grilled chicken, or even fries for a tangy boost.

Made with no added preservatives, this sauce delivers clean flavor you can rely on. The award-winning recipe took home “Best Vinegar Sauce” at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Why You’ll Love It
  • Vinegar-forward tang with a smooth finish and subtle sweetness.
  • Award-winning quality — recognized as best vinegar sauce at Memphis in May.
  • Versatile use — ideal for pork, chicken, burgers, vegetables, and more.
  • Clean label — no preservatives added; crafted by a BBQ champion.
  • Balanced flavor profile — bold but not harsh; tangy but smooth.
How to Use

Brush Melissa Cookston Sassy Sauce onto your meat during the last few minutes of cooking for a glossy, tangy finish. Use it as a marinade: combine sauce with olive oil and garlic, soak chicken or pork for 30 minutes, then grill. It also doubles as a dipping sauce for fries, wings, or roasted vegetables. For ribs, apply about 10 minutes before removing from the smoker to lock in flavor.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, feeding a crowd, or prepping dinner for the family, Sassy Sauce delivers a unique vinegar-driven flavor that stands out. Bring the bold taste and let your grill do the talking.

Awesome On What Type of Food
  • Pork ribs (especially spare ribs or baby back)
  • Grilled or smoked chicken (whole bird, thighs, wings)
  • Pulled pork sandwiches
  • Burgers, wraps, or sliders needing a tangy glaze
  • Roasted or grilled vegetables, fries or sweet potatoes
  • As a dipping sauce for wings, fries or tenders
Awesome On

Dip, Hamburger, Pork, Poultry, Veggie

Dietary

No Preservatives

Scoville Scale

Medium

Bring bold, tangy flavor to your grill with Melissa Cookston Sassy Sauce. This one-of-a-kind vinegar-forward BBQ sauce delivers a smooth hint of aged vinegar and championship-grade taste. Crafted by a seven-time world barbecue champion, this sauce transforms everyday meals into serious flavor events.

Inspired by Memphis-style barbecue, Sassy Sauce blends bright vinegarbrown sugar sweetness, and subtle spice to create a balanced finish. The result is a sauce that enhances your meats without overpowering them. Use it on pork ribs, grilled chicken, or even fries for a tangy boost.

Made with no added preservatives, this sauce delivers clean flavor you can rely on. The award-winning recipe took home “Best Vinegar Sauce” at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Why You’ll Love It
  • Vinegar-forward tang with a smooth finish and subtle sweetness.
  • Award-winning quality — recognized as best vinegar sauce at Memphis in May.
  • Versatile use — ideal for pork, chicken, burgers, vegetables, and more.
  • Clean label — no preservatives added; crafted by a BBQ champion.
  • Balanced flavor profile — bold but not harsh; tangy but smooth.
How to Use

Brush Melissa Cookston Sassy Sauce onto your meat during the last few minutes of cooking for a glossy, tangy finish. Use it as a marinade: combine sauce with olive oil and garlic, soak chicken or pork for 30 minutes, then grill. It also doubles as a dipping sauce for fries, wings, or roasted vegetables. For ribs, apply about 10 minutes before removing from the smoker to lock in flavor.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, feeding a crowd, or prepping dinner for the family, Sassy Sauce delivers a unique vinegar-driven flavor that stands out. Bring the bold taste and let your grill do the talking.

Awesome On What Type of Food
  • Pork ribs (especially spare ribs or baby back)
  • Grilled or smoked chicken (whole bird, thighs, wings)
  • Pulled pork sandwiches
  • Burgers, wraps, or sliders needing a tangy glaze
  • Roasted or grilled vegetables, fries or sweet potatoes
  • As a dipping sauce for wings, fries or tenders
Awesome On

Dip, Hamburger, Pork, Poultry, Veggie

Dietary

No Preservatives

Scoville Scale

Medium

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