Lillie's Q Hot Smoky Barbeque Sauce 380ml spicy BBQ sauce — front of squeeze bottle on transparent background

Lillie's Q Hot Smoky Barbeque Sauce 380ml spicy BBQ sauce — sliced glazed tri-tip with a skillet of mac and cheese

Lillie's Q Hot Smoky Barbeque Sauce 380ml spicy BBQ sauce — spoonful of mac and cheese lifted from a skillet with hot smoky sauce

Lillie's Q Hot Smoky Barbeque Sauce 380ml spicy BBQ sauce — ingredients and nutrition panel, transparent background

LILLIE'S Q: Hot Smoky Barbeque Sauce – 380ml

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Spicy Memphis-style BBQ sauce for ribs, tri-tip, pork and mac and cheese. Tomato, molasses and smoke, then a hot spice kick that hangs around. Same smoke, more attitude.

Vendor: LILLIE'S Q

SKU: LILLIESQ-HOTSMOKY

Availability: Out Of Stock

Product type: BBQ Sauce

$15.00; $15.00
Unit price: per

On Back Order More stock is on the way.You can still order now — we'll ship as soon as new stock lands.

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Description

At a glance

Heat: Hot — sweet up front, finishes with plenty of heat (Hub Heat 6/11)

Size: 380ml squeeze bottle

Origin: Made in the USA by Lillie's Q (Chicago, Illinois), imported to Australia

Dietary: Vegan, all natural, made with gluten-free ingredients (not certified), non-GMO, dairy free, nut free, no high-fructose corn syrup — contains mustard — always check the physical label

Best on: Ribs, tri-tip, pork, mac and cheese

Same Memphis smoke, with the heat turned right up

Lillie's Q Hot Smoky Barbeque Sauce is a spicy Memphis-style BBQ sauce from Chef Charlie McKenna's Chicago barbecue brand, made for ribs, tri-tip and mac and cheese. It opens sweet and smoky like its milder Smoky sibling, then finishes with real, lingering heat — built for people who want flavour first and a decent kick after.

The flavour

Front is tomato sweetness and molasses, the middle brings natural smoke flavour and mustard tang, and it finishes with a building spice heat that hangs around rather than blasting off.

How to cook with it

Glaze pork ribs or a reverse-seared tri-tip in the last 15–20 minutes of the cook
Stir through pulled pork for a sweet-heat finish
Swirl into a skillet of mac and cheese before it goes on the smoker
Serve as a dipping sauce for anything fried
Rogue move: mix half-and-half with mayo for a hot smoky burger sauce

In the bottle

Deep reddish-brown and medium-thick — squeezes cleanly and clings well to ribs and tri-tip.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Tomato concentrate (water, tomato paste), cane sugar, yellow mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice, garlic powder), distilled vinegar, molasses, corn starch, salt, apple juice concentrate, natural smoke flavor, spices, caramel color, onion, garlic, paprika, lime juice concentrate, tamarind paste and natural flavors.

Dietary: Vegan and all natural per the Australian distributor; made with gluten-free ingredients but not gluten-free certified. Lillie's Q lists it as non-GMO, dairy free, nut free and free of high-fructose corn syrup. Contains mustard. Allergens — always check the physical label.

Questions answered

How hot is Lillie's Q Hot Smoky Barbeque Sauce? Lillie's Q describes it as sweet up front with plenty of heat at the finish. We rate it 6 out of 11 on our Hub Heat — a real, lingering kick.

What should I use it on? Ribs, tri-tip and pulled pork are the classics, and it's great swirled through mac and cheese.

Is it gluten free? It's made with gluten-free ingredients, but it isn't gluten-free certified. It's also vegan, dairy free and nut free.

What's the difference between Smoky and Hot Smoky? They share the same sweet Memphis-style smoky base; Hot Smoky adds a building heat on the finish.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Sweet and smoky up front, then the heat turns up and hangs around for a yarn — Memphis with a backbone. Season a tri-tip with Heavenly Hell Grilled, Smoked and Lovely, reverse-sear it, and glaze with this in the last few minutes. Pile Acide Pickled Jalapeño Onions on top if you're game. Easily one of the livelier bottles in the stash.

🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Hot Smoky Mac and Cheese Skillet

Comfort food with a kick in the tail.

You'll need: 500g macaroni; 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp plain flour; 500ml milk; 300g grated sharp cheddar; 80ml Hot Smoky Barbeque Sauce.

Do this:

Cook the macaroni 2 minutes short of the packet time and drain.
Melt the butter, stir in the flour for 1 minute, whisk in the milk and simmer until thick, then melt in most of the cheese.
Fold through the pasta, tip into a cast-iron pan, swirl the sauce through and top with the remaining cheese.
Smoke or bake at 150°C for 30–40 minutes until bubbling; rest 5 minutes before serving.

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.