Yes, Dear BBQ Resource Center

Learn how to choose and use Yes, Dear BBQ Competition Sauce and Red Sauce for ribs, pork, brisket, chicken, burgers, chops, seafood, vegetables and competition barbecue.

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Competition-Proven Yes, Dear BBQ Flavor

Yes, Dear BBQ offers two focused sauce profiles: Competition Sauce for balanced sweet, tangy and smoky competition finishing, and Red Sauce for a classic tomato-based barbecue profile.

Use this Resource Center to compare the sauces, choose the right flavor for each meat and build repeatable glaze, dipping and finishing systems.

Yes, Dear BBQ Buying Guide

Choose Competition Sauce for a sweeter, smokier competition finish or Red Sauce for a more classic tomato-forward barbecue profile.

Main Product Choices

  • Competition Sauce: Sweet, tangy, smoky and designed for polished competition-style finishing.
  • Red Sauce: Tomato-forward, balanced, tangy and subtly spicy for broad backyard and competition use.

Good Starting Uses

  • Competition Sauce for ribs and competition chicken
  • Red Sauce for pulled pork, burgers and chops
  • Competition Sauce for burnt ends
  • Red Sauce + Competition Sauce for a custom glaze
Buying TipStart with Red Sauce if you want the broadest classic barbecue profile. Choose Competition Sauce when shine, sweetness and a more judge-ready finish are the priority.
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Yes, Dear BBQ Product Guide

Compare the two core Yes, Dear BBQ sauce flavors currently offered by TheBBQSuperStore.com.

Yes, Dear BBQ Competition Sauce

A championship-grade barbecue sauce built around a balanced combination of sweetness, tang and smoke for polished competition-style finishing.

Best for: Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, burgers, chops, seafood and vegetables
Flavor: Sweet, tangy, smoky and competition-balanced
Use: Final glaze, marinade, dipping sauce, finishing drizzle or table sauce
Pair with: Savory or sweet dry rubs, fruit-based sauces or a light Red Sauce blend
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Yes, Dear BBQ Red Sauce

A classic tomato-based red barbecue sauce with balanced sweetness, tang and subtle spice for versatile backyard and competition use.

Best for: Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, burgers, chops, seafood and vegetables
Flavor: Tomato-forward, sweet, tangy and subtly spicy
Use: Final glaze, marinade, dipping sauce, finishing drizzle or table sauce
Pair with: Savory rubs, sweet rubs or Competition Sauce
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Yes, Dear BBQ Package Size Guide

Choose the package size based on backyard, competition, catering or high-volume use.

Competition Sauce — 21 oz

Standard retail squeeze bottle for backyard cooks, competition testing and smaller cooks.

Competition Sauce — 1/2 Gallon

Bulk format for competition teams, caterers and high-volume users.

Red Sauce — 21 oz

Standard retail squeeze bottle for everyday grilling, smoking and table use.

Red Sauce — 1/2 Gallon

Bulk format for teams, restaurants, caterers and frequent backyard cooks.

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Yes, Dear BBQ Flavor Guide

Match Competition Sauce to sweet-smoky competition flavor or Red Sauce to a classic tomato-based profile.

Competition Sweet & Smoke

  • Competition Sauce
  • Ribs, pork, brisket and chicken

Classic Red BBQ

  • Red Sauce
  • Pork, chicken, burgers, chops and brisket

Custom Blend

  • Red Sauce + Competition Sauce
  • Adjust sweetness, smoke and tomato character
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How to Layer Yes, Dear BBQ Sauces

Build the dry rub and bark first, then use one or both Yes, Dear sauces as thin finishing layers.

Brisket

Savory Beef Rub
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Smoke Until Bark Develops
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Competition or Red Sauce Light Finish

Ribs

Rib Rub
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Cook Until Color Sets
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Competition Sauce

Pork Shoulder

Pork Rub
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Cook Until Tender
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Red or Competition Sauce

Chicken

Poultry Rub
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Cook Until Skin Sets
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Competition or Red Sauce

General Layering Tips

  • Do not sauce until bark or skin has developed.
  • Apply thin coats during the final minutes of cooking.
  • Use Competition Sauce when you want more sweetness, smoke and shine.
  • Use Red Sauce when you want a classic tomato-forward finish.
  • Blend the two sauces in small batches to customize the final profile.
  • Use sauce lightly on brisket slices and more generously on burnt ends or chopped beef.
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Yes, Dear BBQ for Brisket

Keep sauce restrained so beef and bark remain the dominant flavors.

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Products to Consider

  • Competition Sauce
  • Red Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Season and smoke brisket until the bark develops.
  • Rest before slicing.
  • Use Competition Sauce lightly on turn-in slices or burnt ends.
  • Use Red Sauce lightly as a table sauce or on chopped brisket.
Competition TipCompetition Sauce is well suited to a judge-ready final drizzle, but a small amount is usually enough on sliced brisket.
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Yes, Dear BBQ for Ribs

Use Competition Sauce for a glossy judge-ready finish or Red Sauce for a classic rib glaze.

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Products to Consider

  • Competition Sauce
  • Red Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Season and smoke ribs until color and tenderness develop.
  • Brush on a thin coat of sauce near the end.
  • Allow it to tack before adding a second light coat if desired.
Competition TipCompetition Sauce is the most direct choice when presentation, shine and balanced sweetness are priorities.
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Yes, Dear BBQ for Pork

Use Red Sauce for classic pulled pork or Competition Sauce for a sweeter competition-style finish.

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Products to Consider

  • Red Sauce
  • Competition Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Cook pork until bark and tenderness develop.
  • Mix Red Sauce lightly into pulled pork for classic barbecue flavor.
  • Use Competition Sauce when more sweetness and smoke are desired.
  • Serve extra sauce on the side.
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Yes, Dear BBQ for Chicken

Use Competition Sauce for polished sweet-smoky glaze or Red Sauce for classic barbecue chicken.

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Products to Consider

  • Competition Sauce
  • Red Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Dry and season the chicken.
  • Cook until skin is rendered and the meat is safely done.
  • Brush on sauce during the final minutes.
  • Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Competition TipUse a light coating so the skin retains texture.
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Yes, Dear BBQ for Burgers & Chops

Use Red Sauce as the classic condiment or Competition Sauce for a sweeter smoky finish.

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Products to Consider

  • Red Sauce
  • Competition Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Season and cook burgers or chops.
  • Apply sauce near the end of grilling or serve as a condiment.
  • Use Red Sauce for broad appeal and Competition Sauce for a richer glaze.
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Yes, Dear BBQ for Seafood

Use either sauce sparingly on shrimp or firm fish.

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Products to Consider

  • Red Sauce
  • Competition Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Pat seafood dry.
  • Season lightly.
  • Cook until nearly done.
  • Brush on a very thin sauce layer at the end or serve it on the side.
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Yes, Dear BBQ for Everyday Grilling

Use the sauces beyond low-and-slow barbecue.

Burgers

Use Red Sauce as a condiment or Competition Sauce for extra sweetness and smoke.

Pork Chops

Brush with Red or Competition Sauce during the final minutes.

Vegetables

Use either sauce lightly on grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms or corn.

Fries

Use Red Sauce or Competition Sauce as a dipping sauce.

Sandwiches

Use on pulled pork, chicken or brisket sandwiches.

Custom Sauce Blends

Blend Red and Competition Sauce to adjust sweetness, smoke and tomato character.

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Competition Tips from The BBQ Super Store

Practical guidance for repeatable Yes, Dear BBQ finishes.

Glaze Late

Apply sauce only after bark or skin develops.

Use Thin Coats

Multiple light applications create better shine and texture than one heavy coat.

Use Competition Sauce for Turn-Ins

Its balanced sweet, tangy and smoky profile is designed for competition presentation.

Use Red Sauce for Balance

Its tomato-forward profile can soften a sweeter Competition Sauce blend.

Keep Brisket Beef-Forward

Use sauce sparingly on slices and more freely on burnt ends.

Record Every Cook

Track sauce choice, blend ratio, timing and cooker temperature.

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Yes, Dear BBQ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about choosing and using Yes, Dear BBQ sauces.

Which Yes, Dear BBQ sauce should I try first?

Red Sauce is the broadest classic tomato-based choice, while Competition Sauce is the stronger choice when you want a sweeter, smokier and more judge-ready finish.

What is the difference between Competition Sauce and Red Sauce?

Competition Sauce emphasizes a balanced sweet, tangy and smoky profile for competition-style finishing. Red Sauce is more classic and tomato-forward with subtle sweetness, tang and spice.

Which sauce is best for ribs?

Competition Sauce is the most direct choice for a glossy competition-style rib glaze. Red Sauce is excellent for a more traditional barbecue finish.

Which sauce is best for pulled pork?

Either works. Red Sauce gives pulled pork a classic tomato-based profile, while Competition Sauce adds more sweetness and smoke.

Which sauce is best for brisket?

Use either sauce lightly. Competition Sauce works especially well on burnt ends or competition slices, while Red Sauce is a good table sauce for chopped or sliced brisket.

Which sauce is best for chicken?

Competition Sauce gives chicken a polished sweet-smoky glaze, while Red Sauce delivers a classic balanced barbecue finish.

Can the two sauces be blended?

Yes. Blending Red Sauce with Competition Sauce is an easy way to customize sweetness, smoke and tomato character.

When should the sauces be applied?

Brush sauce on during the final minutes of cooking after the bark or skin has developed, using thin coats for a cleaner glaze.

Can Yes, Dear BBQ sauces be used as marinades?

Yes. Current product guidance describes both sauces as multi-purpose products suitable for glazing, marinating, dipping and finishing.

Can the sauces be used beyond traditional barbecue?

Yes. They work on burgers, chops, grilled vegetables, seafood, fries and other savory dishes where barbecue flavor is desired.

What sizes are currently offered by TheBBQSuperStore.com?

Both Competition Sauce and Red Sauce are currently listed in 21 oz squeeze bottles and 1/2-gallon bottles.

How should the sauces be stored?

Refrigerate after opening when directed by the label and keep unopened bottles in a cool place away from excessive heat or direct sunlight.

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