Your Menu Could Use A Better Barbecue Sauce

It’s the second most menued sauce by American restaurants. Second only to salad dressing, Barbecue Sauce is offered on 62% of menus¹, so it’s time to take a fresh look at the brand you serve.

There should be four factors in your evaluation. First, Barbecue Sauce is one of the most loved sauces by consumers. According to Datassential, 79% of consumers say they ‘love’ or ‘like’ the sauce. Likewise, that love is shared across all age demographics. Thus, the Barbecue Sauce you serve is an important decision.

With 79% of Americans saying they ‘love’ or ‘like’ Barbecue Sauce, it’s universally loved across all age demographics.

Second, Barbecue Sauce is one of the most versatile sauces you can offer. As an ingredient, a condiment or dipping sauce, there’s value across multiple dayparts.

Next, consumer demand for clean label sauces is significant. They want lower sodium and no high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or artificial colors of flavorings. The government’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement will only accelerate the demand.

A Datassential survey finds that HFCS and sodium are two ingredients they are trying to avoid.

Lastly, there is a better Barbecue Sauce to serve. Red Gold’s Barbecue Sauce has 80% less sodium than most Barbecue Sauces (only 70 mg per serving) and is made with real sugar and no artificial ingredients.

Available in plastic gallon jugs, Red Gold^® Barbecue Sauce is an easy switch for your kitchen requiring no additional training for staff and a big plus for offering a guilt-free sauce on your menu.

Red Gold also offers its great tasting Barbecue sauce in 1 oz. Dunk Cups, ideal for takeout, delivery, or catering. Thus, a better Barbecue Sauce in the two most important packaging platforms that you need.

If you are ready to consider serving a better Barbecue Sauce, Red Gold is ready by offering you free samples for tasting and testing. Request your free sample now.

¹ Datassential, 2026