In challenging times, sometimes it’s the everyday micro-luxuries that bring us real joy. You know, like really good barbecue. Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has done the research, and now she’s sharing a curated list of the best hot sauces, barbecue sauces and unique regional spicy condiments in America to buy online right now. Because you deserve it!
unusual spicy condiments might be the luxury we need right now
Maybe you’re looking to find the perfect condiment for an end-of-summer celebration. Or maybe you’re feeling restless, and you want to take an at-home culinary road trip across America. Well, if you’re searching for the right barbecue or hot sauce, we’ve got you covered.
Join our community
For access to insider ideas and information on the world of luxury, sign up for our Dandelion Chandelier newsletter. And see luxury in a new light.
Here is a list of the best sauces you can find: specific to ten different states, and ready for all of your Labor Day barbecue needs. Order a bottle and enjoy.
The best hot sauce and BBQ barbecue sauces in America to order online right now.
the best hot and BBQ sauces and spicy condiments in America to buy online
1. Salt Lick Barbecue
Everyone knows that Texas is famous for barbecue. But what is it that makes it so famous? Well, the sauce of course. Texas barbecue sauce is legendary – a little sweet, a little spicy, and very delicious. The Salt Lick Barbecue is an iconic institution in Driftwood, Texas, and they’ll be the first to tell you: their sauce is special. Described as a “Southeastern style of sauce that has been Texa-fied” – in other words, made spicier – it’s the not-so-secret main ingredient in Salt Lick’s extensive menu.
Since you can’t have your barbecue sauce without some dry rub to go with it, buy yourself this Gift Set to fulfill all your BBQ needs. You’ll get a bottle of the Original sauce and a jar of dry rub, as well as a bonus third bottle that is just a little bit spicier – for the true Texas barbecue experience.
BUY NOW – $21.95.
2. Home Team BBQ mustard sauce
Though you can find a variety of barbecue sauces in South Carolina, perhaps the best known is their signature gold-colored mustard sauce, one of the best spicy condiments in America. Made with mustard, vinegar, spice, and sugar, it’s the trademark of the state and a great addition to any meal. And Home Team BBQ has the perfect rendition of it, ready to ship your way.
Buy it by the pint, or by the quart. And if you’re feeling bold, you could even try all five options Home Team has to offer. Add the Hot Red, the House Red, the Pepper Vinegar or the Sweet Red to your order for the full South Carolina experience.
BUY NOW – $12.95.
3. Southern Soul Barbecue
Sweet and spicy, made with tomato, mustard, and vinegar: it’s as if somebody took the sauces of Georgia’s neighboring states and blended them into one extra-special, Super Sauce.
Southern Soul Barbecue is a three-time winner of Southern Living’s “Best Barbecue” award, and lucky for you, their Sweet Georgia Signature Sauce is available for purchase. It has all of the things – tomato, mustard, and spice – plus a little butter and sugar to give it that Georgia sweetness. Ordering will get you two bottles – enough to put on absolutely everything.
BUY NOW – $14.
4. The Bar B-Q Shop
Voted the number one place for ribs in America, Memphis’s Bar B-Q Shop is a renowned hot spot for barbecue. And now you can order their award-winning Dancing Pigs sauce to try some of their tangy Tennessee flavor for yourself.
This combo order gets you two original sauces, but you can also customize it to your heart’s content: add a jar of dry seasoning, or a bottle of hot sauce to suit all of your barbecue needs.
BUY NOW – $39.99.
5. The Shed BBQ
One of Mississippi’s most popular barbecue spots, The Shed BBQ, makes a sauce that they say tastes “exactly like a potato chip.” So if you’re a big fan of barbecue chips, you’re going to want to try the Original Southern Sweet ShedSpred. Made with brown sugar, molasses, garlic, onion, lemon, mustard, and spice, it’s sweet and has just a little kick – very Mississippi.
And if you’re craving some variety, the Shed offers a sampler pack that also includes their Spicy ShedSpred, their Sweet and Spicy, their Sweet and Tangy, and their Mississippi Gold.
BUY NOW – $36.
6. Alabama
Alabama’s barbecue sauce is a little different – it’s a white sauce, made with a mayo base rather than tomato. It pairs perfectly with chicken, but of course you can put it on anything – it’s one of the best spicy condiments in America. If you’re trying white barbecue sauce for the first time, we recommend the one from Saw’s BBQ. It’s rich and creamy, and tastes exactly like you’re hoping it will. And don’t worry, Saw’s also has a tomato-based sauce. You can order both!
BUY NOW – $7.99.
7. California
Restaurant Chichén Itzá has been an LA mainstay since 2001, when the Cetina family first opened its doors. Home to some of the best barbecue sauce in America, they serve cuisine from the Yucatan region of Mexico. And the full menu is hard to beat in terms of deliciousness. But even if you live far away, you don’t have to miss out on the fun. Their famous hot sauce is available to ship. This pack gets you six bottles of sauce, made with two kinds of spicy peppers.
BUY NOW – $25.
8. Oregon
The state of Oregon has a whole roster of formidable hot sauces, but perhaps the best known are the ones by Secret Aardvark. This Portland brand is famous for its spicy dips, and has been around for over twenty years. They make a wide range of flavors, but you can’t beat the classic Habanero. Made with roasted tomatoes, this is a sauce that Aardvark insists you can add to everything – and they’re right.
BUY NOW – $20.
9. El Bruno’s hot sauce
El Bruno’s, one of the best hot and BBQ sauces in America, has been a staple of New Mexico-style Mexican food since 1975. And they are most famous for their incredible hot sauce, which has been in circulation for four generations. New Mexico’s hot sauce is made with red chilis, giving it a different flavor profile than other hot sauces. If you haven’t tried it already, you really should. You can call the restaurant to order a jar, or if you want to order online, you can find it here.
BUY NOW – $7.49.
10. Big Red’s Hot Sauce
We finish our list of the best hot and barbecue (BBQ) sauces in America to buy online with Phoenix’s Big Red’s Hot Sauce. It’s from a family-owned business that came to condiment fame with their competition-winning sauces. You can’t go wrong with any of their eight choices, which range from prickly pear to ghost pepper. We recommend getting the flavor pack, so that you can try them all, and eat your way through the entire state of Arizona – hot sauce style.
BUY NOW – $58.
the best online hot and BBQ sauces in America
That’s it! Our tour across America of the best hot sauces, barbecue sauces, and other unusual spicy condiments that you can buy online right now. For some, they’ll be a taste of home. For others, a wonderful new discovery to spice up an everyday meal at home. What’s your favorite, dear reader?
join our community
For access to insider ideas and information on the world of luxury, sign up for our Dandelion Chandelier Newsletter here. And see luxury in a new light.
Abbie Martin Greenbaum grew up in New York City and currently lives in Brooklyn, where she drinks a lot of coffee and matches roommates together for a living. At Oberlin College, she studied English and Cinema, which are still two of her favorite things, along with dessert and musical theater. She believes in magic.
Join our community
For access to insider ideas and information on the world of luxury, sign up for our Dandelion Chandelier newsletter. And see luxury in a new light.