{"product_id":"pitmasters-bold-competition-bbq-sauce-355ml","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Pitmaster's Bold Competition Barbecue Sauce | 355ml (12oz) glass bottle","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 No heat stated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355ml (12oz) glass bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudson, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarian and gluten free (brand-stated; contains honey) — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, burnt ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt bold for the competition table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitmaster's Bold is Croix Valley's big, brash competition-style barbecue sauce, shaped by pitmaster Damon Holter's years on the competitive circuit, including appearances on Travel Channel's American Grilled. It's made to stand up to brisket and burnt ends without disappearing under the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront: bold tomato and brown sugar sweetness. Middle: a thick, layered BBQ depth. Finish: a big, lingering savoury close built to hold its own against heavy smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush onto brisket in the last 15–20 minutes so the sugars glaze rather than scorch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the bottle first so it spreads evenly over a hot cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a dip alongside burnt ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze pulled pork straight out of the smoker for extra shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field: mix a spoonful into baked beans for a competition-style side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep mahogany-brown, thick and glossy. Clings well to a brush and caramelises at the edges under heat without turning bitter if kept moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the brand's label):\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato Concentrate (tomatoes, sugar, water, spice, onion), Tapioca Syrup, Cider Vinegar, Honey, Brown Sugar, Worcestershire Sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, tamari [water, soybeans, salt, sugar, cornstarch], sugar, spices, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder), Salt, Granulated Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar, Spices, Natural Flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e soy, mustard (as declared on the brand's label).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarian and gluten free (brand-stated; contains honey) — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\/816_fist-comp-box.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\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBig, brash and built to hold up against heavy smoke, this is the sauce worth guarding like plunder once it's open. Brush it late and often so the sugars glaze instead of blackening on the brisket. Season the beef first with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-bbq-pepper-seasoning\"\u003eFancy Hank's BBQ pepper seasoning\u003c\/a\u003e, then crown it with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-big-bark-rub\"\u003eButcher's Axe Big Bark rub\u003c\/a\u003e for the crust.\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: Comp-Table Baked Beans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe side that sits under the brisket and steals the drippings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 420g tins baked beans; ½ cup Pitmaster's Bold Competition Barbecue Sauce; 100g bacon, diced; 1 onion, diced.\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\u003eFry the bacon and onion for 5 minutes until soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in the beans and sauce and pour into a tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the tray under a brisket in the smoker at 120°C for 1–2 hours, or simmer on the stove for 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a competition-tuned sauce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes, it's built in the bold, thick competition style favoured on the BBQ circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eBrisket, ribs, pulled pork and burnt ends, per Croix Valley's own recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho created it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eCroix Valley Foods, founded by competitive pitmaster Damon Holter and Lu Holter in Hudson, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768328384554,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/croix-valley-pitmasters-bold-competition-bbq-sauce-355ml-front.png?v=1788141588","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/pitmasters-bold-competition-bbq-sauce-355ml","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}