Raspberry

Raspberry is a tart, sweet bramble fruit that turns up on the barbecue almost always paired with chipotle, because the fruit brings genuine sweetness while the chipotle brings real smoke and a slow-building heat that never quite overwhelms the fruit underneath. Built for pork and chicken — ribs, pulled pork, wings and drumsticks all take a raspberry chipotle glaze well, and a spoonful stirred straight through the pan juices turns into an instant finishing sauce for whatever's already sitting on the grill tonight.

Start with John Henrys' Raspberry Chipotle Rub, a genuine RUB HUB best seller that builds a proper bark before the fruit ever shows, or Blues Hog's Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce in a 539g jar or 709g squeeze bottle for a wet glaze brushed on late over hot coals. Heavenly Hell's Valkyries Vision brings a bolder, spicier take on the same pairing.

Drunken Sailor's Raspberry and Wasabi Mustard swaps the chipotle heat for a sharp, clean wasabi kick instead — real fruit, real smoke, no chilli in sight, for anyone who wants the fruit-forward pairing without reaching for a glass of water afterwards. Brush any of these on late over hot coals, or spoon it over pulled pork for an instant, forgiving finishing note.

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