Which Sonny’s BBQ Sauce Should I Pick? Get The Ultimate List

From The Smoker June 30, 2025
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Slathered ribs. Tossed tenders. Glazed wings. What do all these have in common? BBQ Sauce. But not just any ‘ole seasoning. Sonny’s BBQ Sauce is the ultimate choice, picked by pros for its sweet and smokey flavor. But which bottle do you buy? That’s where our Pitmasters are here to help.


A bottle of Sonny's BBQ Sweet BBQ sauce.

Sweet BBQ Sauce

When in doubt, Sweet can’t be beat. This Sonny’s BBQ Sauce is our top-selling sauce, a crowd favorite, and great on any and all meat including ribs, pork and yes, even those chicken tenders for your next girl dinner. Made with real brown sugar and no high-fructose corn syrup, you’ll be able to taste the difference.


A bottle of Sonny's BBQ Sizzlin' BBQ sauce.

Sizzlin’ BBQ Sauce

With this Sonny’s BBQ Sauce, let’s turn up the heat just a little bit. When it comes to Sizzlin’, aged cayenne, red jalapeño, and habanero peppers give a fiery kick to this tomato-based sauce. One of the best pairings with Sizzlin’: Brisket. It takes that smokey flavor to the next level and packs just a little bit of punch.

  • Best With: Brisket, Chicken, Turkey
  • Used On: Candied Bacon Burger
  • Flavor Profile: Spicy, Lingering Heat, Slightly Sweet

A bottle of Sonny's BBQ Original BBQ sauce.

Original BBQ Sauce

If the Sweet is, *gasp*, too sweet for you, this Sonny’s BBQ Sauce is your next best bet. Original still has that sweet flavor, but also sports just a hint of tang. It’s still made with brown sugar for that quintessential Southern BBQ feel.

  • Best With: Pork, Turkey
  • Used On: Many BBQ Favorites
  • Flavor Profile: Tangy, Medium Sweetness, No heat

A bottle of Sonny's BBQ Smokin' BBQ sauce

Smokin BBQ Sauce

This Sonny’s BBQ Sauce is right in the middle of Sweet and Sizzlin’. If you may be feelin’ a bit nervous, don’t worry, Smokin is more approachable than you may think. It really only takes two sentences to sum up the entire experience: Brown sugar and molasses bring the sweet. Cayenne and chipotle peppers bring the heat.

  • Best With: Brisket
  • Used On: Smokin’ Ranch
  • Flavor Profile: Smokey, Touch of Heat

A bottle of Sonny's BBQ Mustard BBQ sauce.

Mustard BBQ Sauce

Must we tell you how good this one is? Okay, bad jokes aside, you may not find this Sonny’s BBQ Sauce on the table, but it definitely deserves a seat. The Mustard BBQ Sauce is a Carolina favorite, and adds the right flavor-packed punch to meat. It’s a thinner sauce that’s even tangier than Original, but don’t let that steer you wrong. If you want a taste of the classic Carolina BBQ, drizzle on some of this.


Where do I buy Sonny’s BBQ Sauce?

Good news here. We’re back in many of your favorite retailers, and some of our Sonny’s BBQ sauce is now shipping nationwide. Find our sauce online or at a Sonny’s near you. Some bigger sizes are available at stores like Sam’s Club. You can add a bottle to any online order, or ask your server to add one to your order to take home. The sauce life is waitin’ for you.

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