{"product_id":"apricot-chipotle-bbq-wing-sauce-355ml","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Apricot Chipotle BBQ \u0026 Wing Sauce | BBQ \u0026 Wing Sauce | 355ml (12oz) 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 Medium — sweet apricot upfront with a building, smoky chipotle warmth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355ml (12oz) 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 Full ingredient statement not verified for this product — dietary claims to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken wings, drumsticks, wing dip, grilled chicken thighs, pork belly bites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet First, Smoke Second\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCroix Valley started at kitchen tables in Hudson, Wisconsin, where a competition family kept tweaking sauces between championship cook-offs — nine world titles and counting between them. This one grew out of a simple idea: real apricot sweetness needs a real chipotle backbone to keep it honest. It's built to glaze wings without turning them into candy, and to hold its own on the smoker as well as it does on the stovetop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront: ripe apricot and a touch of brown sugar, jammy rather than sticky-sweet. Middle: the chipotle arrives in waves — smoky, a little earthy, not shy about it. Finish: a lingering warmth that sits at the back of the throat rather than the front, with a faint vinegar tang pulling everything back into balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss cooked wings straight in the bottle-warm sauce, or brush it on in the last 5 minutes of grilling so the sugars caramelise instead of scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven method: bake wings at 200°C for 35-40 minutes, then toss and return for 5 minutes to set the glaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-fryer method: 20 minutes at 190°C, shaking the basket halfway, then toss in sauce and give it 2 more minutes to tack up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field use: whisk a spoonful into mayo for an apricot-chipotle aioli that turns a plain chicken sandwich into something worth queuing for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep burnt-orange sauce, thick enough to cling to a spoon without pooling. Small flecks of chipotle are visible when held to the light, and it pours slowly with a glossy, jam-like sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement not verified for this product — dietary claims to be confirmed from 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\/021_buffalo-wings.png?v=1\u0026amp;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;\"\u003eSweet apricot leads the charge here, then chipotle sneaks in behind it with a proper smoky punch that lingers longer than you'd expect from something this fruity. Brush it on in the last five minutes of grilling so the sugars caramelise instead of catching bitter. For a proper double-glaze finish, follow up ribs with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smokin-mangoes-bbq-mango-habanero-rib-glaze\"\u003eSmokin Mangoes BBQ Mango Habanero Rib Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is the Apricot Chipotle BBQ \u0026amp; Wing Sauce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIt's a medium heat — sweet apricot leads, with a smoky chipotle warmth that builds gradually rather than hitting all at once. It's approachable for most palates but still has real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this on more than wings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes — it works well as a glaze on grilled chicken thighs, pork ribs, or pork belly, and can be brushed onto vegetables like sweet potato or corn for a smoky-sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sauce gluten-free or vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe full ingredient statement for this product hasn't been verified yet — please check the physical label for allergen and dietary information before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768335265834,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/croix-valley-apricot-chipotle-bbq-wing-sauce-355ml-front.png?v=1788141854","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/apricot-chipotle-bbq-wing-sauce-355ml","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}