{"product_id":"kosmos-q-opx1-bbq-sauce","title":"KOSMOS Q: OP-X 1 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, tangy, all-purpose\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 Brisket, pork, burgers\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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe declassified all-rounder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMop over brisket burnt ends and toss till glossy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush pulled pork or a rack of ribs in the last stretch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon straight into a smashed burger, top bun tilted, onto the patty and cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field: use it as the base for a quick BBQ baked-bean pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic glossy red-brown BBQ sauce, medium-thick and pourable — the all-rounder that mops, glazes and dips without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the brand's published label):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard seed (listed ingredient).\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\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — sweet and tangy, an all-purpose crowd-pleaser rather than a hot sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brisket, pork and burgers — the everyday sauce for almost anything off the pit.\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 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\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\/539_licking-lips-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 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/danny-balboas-rehab-reaper-habanero-bbq-hot-sauce-200ml\"\u003eDanny Balboas Rehab Reaper \u0026amp; Habanero BBQ Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e through it before you mop. Smuggle home the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kosmos-q\"\u003eKosmos Q crew\u003c\/a\u003e. Building burnt ends? Season the brisket point with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/misty-gully-brisket-rub\"\u003eMisty Gully Brisket Rub\u003c\/a\u003e before it ever sees the smoker.\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: OP-X Burnt Ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeat candy, declassified.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5kg brisket point; 3 tbsp beef rub; ¾ cup OP-X 1; 2 tbsp brown sugar.\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\u003eRub the point and smoke at 120°C for about 5 hours, until the bark is dark and set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut into 3cm cubes, tumble into a tray with the sauce and sugar, and cover with foil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook 90 minutes more until a probe slides in easily, then uncover for 15 minutes to go tacky.\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 and tangy, an all-purpose crowd-pleaser rather than a hot sauce.\"}}, {\"@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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