{"product_id":"low-n-slow-basics-jalapeno-whiskey-bbq-sauce","title":"LOW N SLOW BASICS: HOOK SHOT Jalapeno \u0026 Whiskey BBQ Sauce - 250ml","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 — smoky warmth, a gentle jalapeño kick (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250ml glass bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains approx 1% alcohol (bourbon whiskey 2%, per the brand's ingredient list) — always check the label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brisket, pork ribs, burgers, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSmoke, jalapeño and a slug of whiskey\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHook Shot is Aaron Palmer's signature BBQ sauce — smoky and sweet, spiked with jalapeño and a slug of whiskey for depth. A gentle kick (Hub Heat 2\/11) keeps it friendly, and it clings to anything off the grill, from brisket and ribs to a late-night burger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, smoky tomato leads, whiskey and molasses add a boozy, caramelised depth through the middle, and a soft jalapeño warmth lingers on the finish. Rich and moreish with a gentle kick — a sauce that flatters beef and pork without stealing the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush onto brisket or ribs in the last 15 minutes so the sugars glaze instead of burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlather over a burger or pulled pork roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a dipping sauce for wings, chips or sausages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir a spoonful into a marinade or into caramelised onions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe on the side of a grazing or barbecue board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glossy, deep red-brown sauce with a smooth, pourable body — thick enough to cling to ribs and coat a burger, loose enough to brush on late. Give it a good shake first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (as published by Low n Slow Basics):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, Vinegar, Tomato, Worcestershire Sauce, Water, Onion, Jalapeno (3%), Molasses, Bourbon Whiskey (2%), Honey, Garlic, Oregano, Starch, Vegetable Gum (Xanthan), Acidity Regulator, Alcohol (approx 1%).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains approximately 1% alcohol (whiskey). No allergen statement is published by the brand — always check the physical label if you are sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Hook Shot?\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits at a gentle Hub Heat 2\/11 — smoky warmth with a soft jalapeño kick, not a fierce burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain alcohol?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it is made with whiskey and contains roughly 1% alcohol (bourbon whiskey is 2% of the recipe, per the brand). Allergens should be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I use it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e A finishing and dipping BBQ sauce for beef, pork, chicken, ribs and burgers. Brush it on in the last 15 minutes so it glazes, or serve it on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in South Australia by Aaron Palmer's Low n Slow Basics.\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\/754_cheers-whiskey-jalapeno-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;\"\u003eOff the record, Darryl says a good BBQ sauce earns its keep late — brush it thin in the last fifteen minutes so the sugars glaze instead of burn. Rub the cook first with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-bullseye-beef-rub\"\u003eButchers Axe Bullseye Beef Rub\u003c\/a\u003e, sauce it with this, then top the burger with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drunken-sailor-smokey-tomato-relish\"\u003eDrunken Sailor Smokey Tomato Relish\u003c\/a\u003e.\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: Hook Shot Sticky Snags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnag-in-bread, upgraded to first class.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 thick pork or beef sausages; 1 onion, sliced; ½ cup Hook Shot BBQ Sauce; 8 hot dog rolls.\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\u003eCook the snags over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, turning often, until 71°C inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry the onion alongside until soft and golden, then stir through 2 tablespoons of the sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush the snags with sauce for the last 2 minutes, then load into rolls with the saucy onions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saucing late gives a sticky glaze without burning the sugars.\u003c\/p\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 Hook Shot?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It sits at a gentle Hub Heat 2\/11 — smoky warmth with a soft jalapeño kick, not a fierce burn.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it contain alcohol?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes — it is made with whiskey and contains roughly 1% alcohol (bourbon whiskey is 2% of the recipe, per the brand). 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