Head Country Original Barbecue Sauce
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Flavor Details
Flavor Details
When we say Head Country Bar-B-Q Sauce is an old secret family recipe, we remember Uncle Bud standing over his stove, in 1947, adding a dab of this and a splash of that until the taste was just right. When corporate food giants say 'family recipe,' it calls to mind a laboratory and test tubes. Take a look at their ingredients statements and see what we mean. Head Country Bar-B-Q Sauce is and always will be made with the same fine ingredients you would buy from your favorite grocery store. We will never use food starches, modifiers, gums and colors. Using such chemicals may add to the profit margin by making our BBQ sauce cheaper to produce; but the sacrifice of flavor is too great. Years of love and hard work demand this dedication to quality. Besides, we promised Uncle Bud.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Orders ship fast, usually the next business day, and everything is packed with care so it arrives ready to fire up. If your order shows up damaged or it's not what you ordered, just email orders@thekansascitybbqstore.com within 48 hours with a photo.
Our Promise
Our Promise
As a family-owned small business based in Kansas City, we carefully choose every brand we carry. We only partner with BBQ brands we trust for their quality, performance, and consistency.
Every order is packed with care by our team, and if you ever have a question or need help, we’re here to make it right.
Family Owned Since 2006
The Kansas City BBQ Store is a family-owned small business with deep roots in Kansas City barbecue. It was started by the family behind the famous Oklahoma Joe's, and is now owned and operated by the family behind American Fire BBQ — two generations of pitmasters carrying the same tradition forward.
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FAQs on Rub & Sauces
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How fast will my order ship?
How fast will my order ship?
Order by 1pm Central on a business day and it ships same day. Most orders land on your doorstep within 2 to 3 days, and you'll get tracking the moment it leaves our hands.
How do I pick the right rub for what I'm cooking?
How do I pick the right rub for what I'm cooking?
Start with the protein. Beef loves coarse, pepper-forward rubs. Pork and chicken take well to sweeter, sugar-based blends. Fish and veggies want something lighter. Every product page tells you what the rub was built for, and if you're stuck between two, ask us. We cook with this stuff every weekend.
How long do rubs and sauces stay good?
How long do rubs and sauces stay good?
Unopened, most rubs hold peak flavor for about a year and sauces until the date on the bottle. Once opened, keep rubs sealed away from heat and humidity (not on the shelf above the grill) and refrigerate sauces after opening. If it still smells strong, it still cooks strong.
What if a flavor isn't what I expected?
What if a flavor isn't what I expected?
Give it a second shot before you shelve it. Rubs behave differently depending on the protein, the heat, and how heavy you go. A blend that's just okay on chicken is often unbelievable on pork ribs, and most sauces open up when they're brushed on during the last few minutes instead of after. If you tell us what you cooked and how, we'll tell you how to get the most out of the bottle you've got.