I first started using Country Bob's All Purpose sauce in 1990 and I still remember opening the bottle, I caught a strong smell of vinegar and molasses. At first, the taste was a little strong for me. I worked my taste buds up to liking it, by basting foods as they grilled and using it as a base in many sauces.
When I first used it, there weren't a lot of varieties like now. Also, you couldn't get this in every state. My Mom lived in AZ and when she came to visit in MS she would buy a few bottles to take back. Now, with a website and it being available through most Wal-Mart Supercenters, Country Bob's products are available in all states. It is a staple on 99% of the tables of restaurants in this area.
Some of the best tasting BBQ I've had was made with Country Bob's sauce and leftover beef pot roast. I had a hand-me-down Salad Master electric skillet and the only thing I used it for was to make (the absolute best!) beef roast and vegetables. When we ate all we could of it for a day or two, I turned the leftovers into shredded BBQ.
I cooked an onion and butter in an iron skillet and added the leftovers, vegetables and all, and cooked, mashed and shredded it all until moist and beautiful. Then I improved it further, by adding Country Bob's, a little at a time and let it cook until it melted into the meat. I added more sauce until it was perfect, then let it simmer even longer. That was mighty fine eating, even BBQ contest worthy.
Over the years Country Bob's has introduced a variety of products to their arsenal and, to date, the only other product I've tried is the Country Bob's Salt. I'm tempted to try the marinade with my grilling adventures this year.
The Country Bob's website has a very intriguing recipe for a bacon ring burger. http://countrybobs.com/recipes/bacon-ring-burger/
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