{"product_id":"cran-b-cue-bbq-sauce-355ml","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Cran-B-Cue™ BBQ Sauce | 355ml (12oz) glass bottle","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 No heat stated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355ml (12oz) glass bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudson, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and gluten free (brand-stated) — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkey, glazed ham, pork loin, cheese boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA festive-leaning BBQ sauce built for glazed meats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCran-B-Cue trades the usual tomato-heavy BBQ base for real cranberry, giving it a tart-sweet edge that suits glazed ham and turkey as much as it suits a backyard grill. It comes from the same Hudson, Wisconsin family kitchen that's picked up nine World Championship BBQ titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront: a tart cranberry snap. Middle: BBQ sweetness and gentle spice rounding it out. Finish: a lingering tang rather than cloying sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush onto glazed ham in the last 15–20 minutes of oven time so it sets glossy, not sticky-burnt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm gently before brushing for an even coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a glaze on turkey during the final roasting stretch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon over pork loin as it rests for extra shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field: serve straight from a ramekin alongside a cheese board — the tartness cuts through soft cheese well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby-red, medium-thick and glossy. Clings to a brush without running, and caramelises gently under heat rather than blackening if brushed late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the brand's label):\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato Concentrate (tomato, sugar, vinegar, spice, onion), Brown Sugar, Cider Vinegar, Cranberries, Cranberry Juice, Sugar, Natural Flavor, Granulated Garlic, Salt, Spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and gluten free (brand-stated) — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/814_wink-cranberry-turkey.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eCranberry has no obvious business in a BBQ bottle, right up until it's glazed onto warm ham and every argument about fruit-in-sauce quietly folds. Warm the bottle gently before brushing so it spreads thin rather than pooling cold. Season the bird first with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-chicken-salt-seasoning\"\u003eFancy Hank's chicken salt seasoning\u003c\/a\u003e for an even crust. For the Christmas ham, a dusting of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-church-honey-hog-bbq-rub\"\u003eMeat Church Honey Hog\u003c\/a\u003e under the glaze builds a proper crust.\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: Cranberry-Glazed Ham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristmas, with a tart streak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ leg ham, skin removed and fat scored; 1 cup Cran-B-Cue BBQ Sauce, warmed.\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\u003eBake the ham at 160°C for 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush with the warmed sauce and bake another 20 minutes, brushing again every 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 15 minutes before carving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sauce very sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIt's tart-sweet rather than sugary — the cranberry keeps it balanced against the BBQ base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best served with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eCroix Valley recommends it on turkey, glazed ham, pork loin, and even alongside a cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIn Hudson, Wisconsin, USA, by the Croix Valley Foods family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768328253482,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/croix-valley-cran-b-cue-bbq-sauce-355ml-front.png?v=1788141586","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/cran-b-cue-bbq-sauce-355ml","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}