Kosmos Q OP-X 1 BBQ Sauce – 439g product front label
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Kosmos Q OP-X 1 BBQ Sauce – 439g product front label
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Kosmos Q barbecue brand logo

KOSMOS Q: OP-X 1 BBQ Sauce – 439g

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American BBQ sauce from Oklahoma for brisket, pork, ribs and burgers. Sweet and tangy tomato and molasses, mild spice. The do-anything bottle when you can't pick.
Brand KOSMOS Q
SKU KOS-OPX1-Singlev2
Availability Many In Stock
Product type BBQ Sauce
Clearance Past best before Details
$10.00
$28.00
$10.00
Save $18.00
Subtotal: $10.00
Description  

At a glance

Heat: Mild — sweet, tangy, all-purpose

Size: 439g bottle (confirm net weight on the label)

Origin: Made in the USA (Oklahoma)

Dietary: Allergens & dietary claims not verified here — always check the physical label.

Best on: Brisket, pork, burgers

Clearance — past best-before

Offered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. All products are quality-checked before shipping as well. 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.

The declassified all-rounder

The most patriotic sauce in the Kosmos line-up — a “newly declassified” blend of spices and tangy liquid that lands as a sweet, balanced, do-anything BBQ sauce. The one you reach for when you’re not sure which one to reach for. Now on clearance.

The flavour

Sweet and tangy from the first taste, with a tomato-rich backbone and a lightly spiced, molasses-deep finish. Balanced rather than loud — the classic American BBQ profile done properly.

How to cook with it

  • Mop over brisket burnt ends and toss till glossy.
  • Brush pulled pork or a rack of ribs in the last stretch.
  • Spoon straight into a smashed burger, top bun tilted, onto the patty and cheese.
  • Left-field: use it as the base for a quick BBQ baked-bean pot.

In the bottle

A classic glossy red-brown BBQ sauce, medium-thick and pourable — the all-rounder that mops, glazes and dips without fuss.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients (from the brand's published label): Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Water, Molasses, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Spices (including Mustard Seed), Paprika, Ancho Peppers, Dried Onion, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Dried Garlic, Natural Smoke Flavor, Vanilla Extract, Tamarind Puree.

Contains: Mustard seed (listed ingredient).

Dietary: Allergens & dietary claims not verified here — always check the physical label.

FAQ

How hot is it? Mild — sweet and tangy, an all-purpose crowd-pleaser rather than a hot sauce.

What’s it best on? Brisket, pork and burgers — the everyday sauce for almost anything off the pit.

Why is it so cheap? 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.

Where is it made? Made in the USA, in Oklahoma.

The Rub Smuggler’s Verdict

Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler

Darryl’s call: this is the bottle you keep by the pit for everything — mop it on burnt ends, dip your chips, glaze the ribs. Want to build heat? Splash a little Danny Balboas Rehab Reaper & Habanero BBQ Hot Sauce through it before you mop. Smuggle home the rest of the Kosmos Q crew. Building burnt ends? Season the brisket point with Misty Gully Brisket Rub before it ever sees the smoker.

🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: OP-X Burnt Ends

Meat candy, declassified.

You'll need: 1.5kg brisket point; 3 tbsp beef rub; ¾ cup OP-X 1; 2 tbsp brown sugar.

Do this:

  1. Rub the point and smoke at 120°C for about 5 hours, until the bark is dark and set.
  2. Cut into 3cm cubes, tumble into a tray with the sauce and sugar, and cover with foil.
  3. Cook 90 minutes more until a probe slides in easily, then uncover for 15 minutes to go tacky.
Shipping & Return  

Returns Policy

We don't see many returns — but if something isn't right, get in touch and we'll work through it together. Our full returns process applies to orders within Australia, returned within 30 days of purchase in their original, unopened condition, with proof of purchase.

We're not able to offer refunds for change of mind, so please choose carefully before checking out. Clearance and run-out items are sold as final sale, and gift cards can't be returned or refunded under any circumstances. If your order arrives damaged, faulty, or isn't what you ordered, contact us with a few photos and we'll arrange the best fix.

Read our full Returns Policy for details.

Shipping

We ship across Australia and to New Zealand. Shipping within Australia is a flat rate of $10 AUD, with the option to upgrade to Express at checkout. Orders to New Zealand are calculated by weight and shown at checkout. Orders are processed within 24 hours and typically shipped the next business day.

See our full Shipping Policy for estimated delivery timeframes by region.

Questions? Email info@therubhub.com.au — we're happy to help.
Kosmos Q OP-X 1 BBQ Sauce – 439g product front label

KOSMOS Q: OP-X 1 BBQ Sauce – 439g

$28.00 $10.00
Kosmos Q OP-X 1 BBQ Sauce – 439g product front label
Kosmos Q OP-X 1 BBQ Sauce right

KOSMOS Q: OP-X 1 BBQ Sauce – 439g

$28.00 $10.00

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