I am on a panel of judges for a barbeque sauce competition in my community (the local press gang wouldn't take no for an answer) I love the stuff, but would also love your thoughts on what are the vital attributes of a really great sauce - complexity, heat etc.
I am attaching an outline of how barbecue sauces are made and composed. It may help in your evaluation. Personally, I look for a balance of the basic flavor elements: Sweet, Salty, Sour, Bitter and Savory(Umami)...in addition, heat should be balanced in the mouth as well.
Barbeque Sauce
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Shelly:
I am attaching an outline of how barbecue sauces are made and composed. It may help in your evaluation. Personally, I look for a balance of the basic flavor elements: Sweet, Salty, Sour, Bitter and Savory(Umami)...in addition, heat should be balanced in the mouth as well.