Smoke This BBQ Resource Center

Learn how to use Smoke This Kansas City Style and Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauces on ribs, brisket, pork, chicken, wings, burgers, burnt ends and everyday barbecue, with pairing guidance for Smoke This Sweet Heat and All-Purpose Rubs.

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Competition-Tested Kansas City Flavor from Smoke This BBQ

Smoke This BBQ focuses on glaze-ready sauces built for bold flavor, strong color and dependable competition performance. The current TheBBQSuperStore.com category features Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce and Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce.

Use this Resource Center to compare the sauces, match them to the right meats and build repeatable rub-and-sauce combinations.

Smoke This BBQ Buying Guide

Choose the classic Kansas City sauce for broad use or Smokey Chipotle when you want more smoke and heat.

Main Product Choices

  • Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce: Sweet tomato, balanced vinegar tang, subtle smoke and a thick glaze-ready texture.
  • Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce: Sweet tomato, earthy chipotle heat, smoke and savory spice.

Suggested Rub Pairings

  • Smoke This All-Purpose Rub + Kansas City Style Sauce
  • Smoke This Sweet Heat Rub + Smokey Chipotle Sauce
  • All-Purpose Rub + Smokey Chipotle for savory smoke and mild heat
  • Sweet Heat Rub + Kansas City Style for sweet-heat balance
Buying Tip Start with Kansas City Style for the broadest versatility. Add Smokey Chipotle when you want a darker, smokier and more pepper-driven finish.
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Smoke This BBQ Product Guide

Compare the current Smoke This BBQ sauces offered by TheBBQSuperStore.com.

Smoke This Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce

A competition-tested Kansas City-style sauce with sweet tomato flavor, balanced vinegar tang and subtle smoke. Its thick, glaze-ready texture is designed for strong color and shine.

Best for: Ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork, burgers and vegetables
Flavor: Sweet, tangy, smoky and classic Kansas City-style
Use: Final glaze, basting sauce, dipping sauce or table sauce
Pair with: Smoke This All-Purpose Rub or Smoke This Sweet Heat Rub
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Smoke This Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce

A competition-tested sauce that combines sweet tomato richness with earthy chipotle heat, smoke and a savory herb-and-spice finish.

Best for: Pork ribs, brisket, chicken, wings, burgers and vegetables
Flavor: Sweet, smoky, chipotle-forward and mildly spicy
Use: Final glaze, basting sauce, wing sauce or dipping sauce
Pair with: Smoke This Sweet Heat Rub or Smoke This All-Purpose Rub
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Smoke This BBQ Package Size Guide

Choose the bottle size based on backyard, competition or foodservice use.

Kansas City Style — 18 oz

The standard retail bottle for backyard cooks, testing blends and smaller competition cooks.

Kansas City Style — Gallon

A bulk format suited to competition teams, caterers, restaurants and high-volume backyard cooks.

Smokey Chipotle — 18 oz

The retail format for adding chipotle smoke and sweet heat to ribs, brisket, chicken and more.

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Smoke This BBQ Flavor Guide

Choose classic sweet-tangy Kansas City flavor or smokier chipotle heat.

Classic Kansas City

  • Kansas City Style Sauce
  • Sweet tomato
  • Balanced vinegar tang
  • Subtle smoke

Smokey Chipotle

  • Smokey Chipotle Sauce
  • Sweet tomato
  • Earthy chipotle
  • Smoke and mild heat

Layered Sweet Heat

  • Sweet Heat Rub
  • Kansas City Style or Smokey Chipotle Sauce
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How to Layer Smoke This BBQ Products

Build the rub first, let the bark or skin develop, then apply sauce in thin coats near the end.

Brisket

All-Purpose or Sweet Heat Rub
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Smoke Until Bark Develops
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Light Kansas City or Smokey Chipotle at Serving

Ribs

All-Purpose or Sweet Heat Rub
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Cook Until Color Sets
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Kansas City or Smokey Chipotle Sauce

Pork Shoulder

All-Purpose Rub
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Sweet Heat Optional
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Kansas City Style Sauce

Chicken & Wings

All-Purpose or Sweet Heat Rub
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Cook Until Skin Sets
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Kansas City or Smokey Chipotle Sauce

General Layering Tips

  • Apply the rub evenly and allow it to hydrate before cooking.
  • Do not sauce until bark or skin has developed.
  • Brush on sauce during the final 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Let the first coat tack up before adding a second coat.
  • Warm the sauce slightly for smoother application and better flow.
  • Use Smokey Chipotle more lightly when the rub already carries substantial heat.
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Smoke This BBQ for Brisket

Use sauce as a restrained finishing element so beef and bark remain the focus.

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Products to Consider

  • Smoke This All-Purpose Rub
  • Smoke This Sweet Heat Rub
  • Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
  • Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Trim and dry the brisket.
  • Apply the rub evenly.
  • Smoke until the bark fully develops.
  • Rest the brisket before slicing.
  • Serve sauce lightly or on the side.
Competition TipSmokey Chipotle works especially well on burnt ends or chopped brisket where a stronger sauce profile is welcome.
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Smoke This BBQ for Ribs

Use Kansas City Style for classic competition ribs or Smokey Chipotle for a deeper sweet-heat profile.

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Products to Consider

  • Smoke This All-Purpose Rub
  • Smoke This Sweet Heat Rub
  • Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
  • Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Apply the rub evenly.
  • Allow the seasoning to hydrate.
  • Smoke until color and tenderness develop.
  • Brush on sauce during the final 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Allow the glaze to tack before serving.
Competition TipTwo thin sauce coats create better shine and texture than one heavy coat.
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Smoke This BBQ for Pork

Use Kansas City Style as the primary pork sauce and Smokey Chipotle when more heat is desired.

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Products to Consider

  • Smoke This All-Purpose Rub
  • Smoke This Sweet Heat Rub
  • Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
  • Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Season pork evenly.
  • Cook until bark and tenderness develop.
  • Use Kansas City Style lightly in pulled pork or as a glaze.
  • Add Smokey Chipotle in smaller amounts for smoke and heat.
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Smoke This BBQ for Chicken

Choose classic sweet glaze or smoky chipotle heat.

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Products to Consider

  • Smoke This All-Purpose Rub
  • Smoke This Sweet Heat Rub
  • Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
  • Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Dry the chicken surface.
  • Apply a light rub layer.
  • Cook until the skin is rendered and the meat is safely done.
  • Glaze during the final 10 to 15 minutes.
Competition TipChicken pieces need lighter rub and sauce applications than brisket or pork shoulder.
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Smoke This BBQ for Wings

Use Smokey Chipotle for bold wings or Kansas City Style for a sweeter crowd-friendly finish.

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Products to Consider

  • Smoke This Sweet Heat Rub
  • Smoke This All-Purpose Rub
  • Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce
  • Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Season wings lightly.
  • Cook until crisp and safely done.
  • Warm the sauce.
  • Toss or brush the wings after cooking.
  • Return briefly to heat only if the glaze needs to set.
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Smoke This BBQ for Burgers & Burnt Ends

Use the sauces as condiments, glaze components or finishing sauces.

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Products to Consider

  • Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
  • Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce
  • Smoke This All-Purpose Rub

Cooking Approach

  • Season burgers or burnt ends evenly.
  • Cook until the exterior develops.
  • Apply sauce late or after cooking.
  • Use Smokey Chipotle for extra smoke and heat.
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Smoke This BBQ for Everyday Grilling

Use the sauces beyond low-and-slow competition barbecue.

Burgers

Use Kansas City Style as the classic condiment or Smokey Chipotle for more heat.

Grilled Chicken

Brush on either sauce during the final 10 to 15 minutes.

Vegetables

Use a light glaze on grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms or corn.

Sandwiches

Use either sauce on pulled pork, chicken or chopped brisket sandwiches.

Dipping Sauce

Serve with fries, chicken tenders or smoked appetizers.

BBQ Mayo

Blend a small amount of sauce into mayonnaise for burgers and sandwiches.

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Competition Tips from The BBQ Super Store

Practical guidance for repeatable Smoke This BBQ finishes.

Warm the Sauce

Slight warming improves flow, aroma and glaze consistency.

Glaze Late

Apply during the final 10 to 15 minutes to protect the sugars.

Use Thin Coats

Build shine with multiple light layers instead of one heavy coat.

Let Each Coat Tack

Allow the surface to set before adding the next layer.

Control Heat

Use Smokey Chipotle in measured amounts, especially over Sweet Heat Rub.

Record Every Cook

Track rub choice, sauce volume, glaze timing and pit temperature.

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Smoke This BBQ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about choosing and using Smoke This BBQ products.

Which Smoke This BBQ sauce should I try first?

Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce is the broadest starting point because it works across ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork and vegetables.

What is the difference between Kansas City Style and Smokey Chipotle?

Kansas City Style is sweeter and more traditional, while Smokey Chipotle adds earthy pepper heat and a deeper smoky finish.

Which Smoke This BBQ product is best for ribs?

Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce is the most direct classic rib choice. Smokey Chipotle is a strong option when more heat and smoke are desired.

Which product is best for brisket?

Both sauces can work, but Kansas City Style should be used lightly on sliced brisket while Smokey Chipotle works especially well on burnt ends or chopped beef.

Which product is best for chicken?

Kansas City Style creates a balanced sweet glaze, while Smokey Chipotle adds more heat and smoke.

When should Smoke This sauce be applied?

Apply it during the final 10 to 15 minutes of cooking so the glaze can set without burning the sugars.

Can the sauces be layered?

Yes. Apply one thin coat, allow it to tack up, then add a second light coat for deeper color and shine.

Should the sauce be warmed before use?

Slight warming improves flow, aroma and even glaze coverage.

Can Smoke This sauces be blended?

Yes. Kansas City Style can be used as the sweeter base and Smokey Chipotle added in smaller amounts to increase smoke and heat.

Can these products be used on pellet grills?

Yes. They work on pellet grills, offset smokers, drum smokers, charcoal grills, gas grills, griddles and ovens.

What package sizes are currently listed?

Kansas City Style is currently listed in both an 18 oz bottle and a gallon size. Smokey Chipotle is listed in an 18 oz bottle.

How should the sauces be stored?

Refrigerate after opening when directed by the label and keep unopened bottles away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.

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