{"product_id":"kosmos-q-honey-jalapeno-bbq-sauce","title":"KOSMOS Q: Honey Jalapeno 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 Medium — sweet honey with a jalapeño edge\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 Chicken, pork, ribs\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 honey, jalapeño edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect blend of sweet and spicy for the pitmaster in your life. Real, sweet honey up front, a green jalapeño edge behind it — a crowd-pleaser of a sauce, now on the clearance rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal honey leads, thick and floral-sweet. The middle stays mellow, then fresh jalapeño brings a grassy, green warmth on the finish — sweet first, gentle heat second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze chicken thighs or wings late so the honey caramelises without scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMop pork ribs in the final minutes for a sweet-hot sticky finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush over grilled corn or a spatchcock chook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field: whisk into a dressing for a honey-jalapeño slaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glossy golden-amber sauce with real honey body — thick, clingy and made to lacquer rather than run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the brand's published label):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, Water, Tomato Paste, Molasses, Red Jalapeno Puree (Red Jalapeno Pepper, Salt, Vinegar), Honey, Distilled Vinegar, Peach Juice Concentrate, Salt, Corn Starch, Jalapeno Peppers, Chili Pepper, Smoke Flavor, Tamarind Puree, Onion Powder, Spices, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: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\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — honey-sweet with a fresh jalapeño edge on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken, pork and ribs — anything that suits sweet, gentle heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA, in Oklahoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\/541_hungry-honey-drumsticks.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 tip: keep this one for the last ten minutes on chicken — the honey wants a gentle heat, not a bonfire, or it'll turn bitter. For a fruitier finish, run it alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/smokin-mangoes-bbq-mango-habanero-rib-glaze\"\u003eSmokin Mangoes Mango Habanero Rib Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e. The whole \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kosmos-q\"\u003eKosmos Q line\u003c\/a\u003e is on the plank. Season the thighs first with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/low-n-slow-basics-chilli-citrus-charge-rub-300g\"\u003eLow N Slow Basics Chilli Citrus Charge Rub\u003c\/a\u003e so the honey has something zesty to cling to.\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: Honey Jalapeño Slaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrunch with a sting in the tail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ small cabbage, finely shredded; 1 carrot, grated; 3 tbsp Honey Jalapeño; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp cider vinegar.\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\u003eWhisk the sauce, mayo and vinegar together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss through the cabbage and carrot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving with anything off the grill.\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\": \"Medium, honey-sweet with a fresh jalapeno edge on the finish.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's it best on?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Chicken, pork and ribs, anything that suits sweet, gentle heat.\"}}, {\"@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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