{"product_id":"kosmos-q-apple-chipotle-bbq-sauce","title":"KOSMOS Q: Apple Chipotle BBQ Sauce – 439g","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 — sweet apple with a low chipotle warmth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 439g bottle (confirm net weight on the label)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Oklahoma)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allergens \u0026amp; dietary claims not verified here — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, pulled pork, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #f59e0b;background:#3a1d0b;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearance — past best-before\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#fde68a;font-style:italic;\"\u003eOffered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. Every unit is quality-checked before it ships. A BB date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to save big and try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet apple, sneaky chipotle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA five-star, fan-favourite Kosmos Q sauce built on real apples, then nudged awake with chipotle and guajillo. Sweet enough for the kids, grown-up enough for the pit — it’s the competition-circuit sauce that made Kosmos famous, now on the clearance rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp front it’s crisp, orchard-sweet apple. The middle rounds out with brown-sugar depth, then chipotle and guajillo bring a slow, smoky warmth on the finish — sweet heat that lingers without ever burning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMop onto pork ribs in the last 20 minutes so the sugars set to a sticky, glossy lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold through a tray of pulled pork for sweet-smoky shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush over chicken thighs on the grill and glaze in layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field: spoon over a sharp cheddar toastie for a sweet-heat melt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glossy, pourable red-brown sauce with a medium body that clings to meat rather than running off — thick enough to mop, loose enough to brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the label as published by US retailer Walton's):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cane Sugar, Water, Apple Puree (apples, ascorbic acid), Apple Cider Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Molasses, Distilled Vinegar, Chipotle Puree (chipotle, water, salt, citric acid), Apple Juice Concentrate, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Spices, Malic Acid, Chipotle Powder, Guajillo Chili Powder, Onion Powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allergens \u0026amp; dietary claims not verified here — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;color:#fde68a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. Every unit is quality-checked before it ships. A BB date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to save big and try something new.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — sweet apple led, with a gentle smoky chipotle warmth on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, pulled pork and chicken — anything that loves sweet, sticky heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so cheap?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's short-dated clearance stock — still perfectly safe and tasty, just heavily discounted because it's near its best-before date. A best-before date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA, in Oklahoma.\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\/540_wink-glazed-ribs.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\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDarryl’s orders: brush it on the ribs late and let it set to a sticky, apple-sweet lacquer — two thin coats beat one thick slather every time. Want more bite? Dust the meat first, then finish with a drizzle of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blend-blazed-smoked-chilli-honey\"\u003eBLEND BLAZED Smoked Chilli Honey\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kosmos-q\"\u003eKosmos Q smuggle\u003c\/a\u003e is yours for the taking. For the rub underneath, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/four-monkeys-bbq-pork-rub\"\u003eFour Monkeys BBQ Pork Rub\u003c\/a\u003e gives that apple lacquer a sweet, savoury base to grip.\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: Apple Chipotle Cheddar Toastie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeftover pork's best alibi.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 slices sourdough; 100g sharp cheddar, grated; 150g leftover pulled pork; 2 tbsp Apple Chipotle; 20g butter.\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\u003eButter the outsides of the bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer cheddar, pork, a drizzle of sauce and more cheddar between the slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress in a pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes a side until golden and melted through.\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, sweet apple led, with a gentle smoky chipotle warmth on the finish.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is it so cheap?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It's short-dated clearance stock, still perfectly safe and tasty, just heavily discounted because it's near its best-before date. 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