{"product_id":"butchers-axe-sweet-heat-bbq-sauce-500ml","title":"BUTCHERS AXE: Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce – 500ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild to medium — real jalapeño warmth over a sweet base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500ml bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia (Melbourne)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains soy — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribs, wings, pork \u0026amp; burgers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSweet up front, heat on the back\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet Heat takes the smoky-sweet Butchers Axe base and threads real jalapeño through it — the sauce for people who want flavour first and a warm kick second. It glazes ribs and wings sticky and glossy, then leaves a gentle build of chilli that keeps you coming back. Sweet enough for the kids' ribs, warm enough for yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet tomato, honey and molasses lead, just like the Original, then jalapeño and chilli bring a green, fruity warmth through the middle. Hickory smoke and tamarind keep it savoury underneath, so it finishes sweet-smoky with a slow, moreish heat rather than a sharp burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze ribs or wings in the last few minutes for a sticky, sweet-hot lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush pork belly or chops late for glossy, gently spicy edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon it onto burgers and pulled-pork rolls for sweet heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir through a tray of smashed potatoes or beans for a warm kick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glossy red sauce, a touch brighter than the Original, with visible flecks of chilli and spice. Thick and clinging, it glazes up sticky under the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato Puree, White Sugar, Water, Apple Concentrate, Honey, Vinegar, Molasses, Jalapeno Pepper, Worcestershire Sauce, Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Tomato Paste, Tamarind, Hickory Smoke Flavour, Hydrolysed Soy Protein, Caramel Colour (150c), Spices, Onion, Salt, Garlic, Chilli, Paprika, Cumin, Xanthan Gum, Black Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains soy. No gluten-free claim is made — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild to medium — real jalapeño gives a warm, building heat over a sweet base, not a fierce burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribs, wings, pork and burgers — anywhere sweet-and-spicy earns its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain allergens?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it contains soy; always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia, in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/216_cheeky-wince-hot-wing.png?v=1783006829\u0026amp;width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe Smuggler reckons this is the sauce for people who want flavour first and heat second. Glaze ribs or wings late so the sugars set sticky rather than burn — rub them first with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/coast-n-smoke-the-rip\"\u003eCoast N Smoke The Rip Rub\u003c\/a\u003e for a mild-medium base heat, then finish with a pinch of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/four-saucemen-the-chicken-salt-300g\"\u003eFour Saucemen The Chicken Salt\u003c\/a\u003e for crunch on the way out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Sweet Heat Sticky Wings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet enough for the kids, warm enough for you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg chicken wings, tips removed; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp salt; ½ cup Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss the wings with oil and salt and cook indirect at 180°C for about 40 minutes until the skin is crisp and they reach 75°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss them through the sauce in a bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut them back on for 5–10 minutes so the glaze turns sticky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How hot is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mild to medium — real jalapeño gives a warm, building heat over a sweet base, not a fierce burn.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's it best on?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Ribs, wings, pork and burgers — anywhere sweet-and-spicy earns its place.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it contain allergens?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes — it contains soy; always check the physical label.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where is it made?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Made in Australia, in Melbourne.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"BUTCHERS AXE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44526757609514,"sku":"BA-SWEETHEAT","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/ba-sweetheat-front-t.png?v=1783309923","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-sweet-heat-bbq-sauce-500ml","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}