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Rufus Teague Touch O’ Heat BBQ Sauce brings classic Kansas City barbecue flavor with just enough spice to wake things up without taking over. It is smoky, sweet, thick, and balanced, making it a favorite for people who want a little heat in their BBQ sauce but do not want a full-on fire bomb.
This sauce has become a go-to for many competition BBQ teams and restaurants because it delivers reliable flavor and broad appeal. The tomato base, sugar, molasses, and smoke give it that familiar rich barbecue profile, while chipotle pepper adds a clean kick that lands right in the sweet spot.
Like all Rufus Teague sauces, Touch O’ Heat is cooked longer so it is less watery and more intense. That thicker consistency helps it cling better to meat and makes it equally useful as a glaze, finishing sauce, dipping sauce, or marinade.
Why This BBQ Sauce Stands Out- Classic Kansas City-style BBQ sauce with mild heat
- Balanced sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy flavor
- Made with chipotle pepper for a smooth kick
- Cooked longer for thicker texture and deeper flavor
- Versatile enough for grilling, smoking, dipping, and marinating
- Popular with competition BBQ teams and restaurants
| Flavor Note | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Sweet | Sugar, brown sugar, and molasses create a rich barbecue sweetness |
| Smoky | Smoke flavor adds depth and classic BBQ character |
| Spicy | Chipotle pepper adds a moderate kick without overpowering the sauce |
| Savory | Onion, garlic, mustard, and celery round out the finish |
Brush, pour, dip, or marinate depending on how you cook. Use it during the final stage of grilling or smoking for a sticky glaze, serve it on the side with barbecue platters, or add it to sandwiches and pulled meat when you want extra flavor with mild heat.
- Brush on ribs during the last stage of cooking
- Glaze chicken, pork, or meatballs on the grill
- Use on brisket sandwiches or barbecue platters
- Mix into pulled pork for sweet smoky heat
- Serve as a dipping sauce for smoked meats and appetizers
- Use as a marinade for meat and vegetables
- Ribs
- Chicken
- Brisket
- Pork
- Meatballs
- Shrimp
- Sandwiches
- Smoked meats
- Grilled vegetables
This sauce is a strong fit for customers who want a little spice but still want a broad-use BBQ sauce that works on almost anything. It is especially good for backyard cooks, restaurants, and competition teams that need a sauce with crowd-friendly heat and dependable flavor.
What Makes It DifferentMany spicy sauces go too far on heat and lose balance. Touch O’ Heat stays usable by keeping the Kansas City-style sweet and smoky base intact while adding just enough chipotle pepper to make the sauce more lively. The result is a versatile BBQ sauce that has more personality than a standard sweet sauce without being too hot for everyday use.
Is Rufus Teague Touch O’ Heat BBQ Sauce very spicy?
No. It has a mild to moderate kick that gives the sauce more excitement without overwhelming the sweet and smoky flavor.
What kind of heat does this sauce have?
The heat comes from chipotle pepper, which gives it a smooth, smoky spice instead of a sharp burn.
Is this a good all-purpose BBQ sauce?
Yes. It works very well on ribs, chicken, brisket, pork, shrimp, sandwiches, and more.
Why do competition teams use this sauce?
It offers balanced flavor, broad appeal, and just enough spice to stand out without narrowing its usefulness.
Does this sauce contain allergens?
Yes. It contains soy, celery, and mustard.
Ingredients
Tomato Puree (Tomato Paste, Water), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Water, Molasses, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Raisin Paste, Orange Juice (From Concentrate), Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar), Dried Onion, Chipotle Pepper, Natural Flavor, Smoke Flavor, Spices (Including Mustard Flour), Garlic Powder, Celery Seed. Contains: Soy, Celery, Mustard.
Why DDR BBQ Supply?
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35+ Years of Smoking Experience
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Trusted by 10,000+ BBQ Enthusiasts
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Handpicked for Quality & Performance
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.