Three grill sauces, ready to rotate
The Grilling Sauces Trio is meant to live right beside the grill brushes, not tucked away for rare occasions. We pick three sauces that feel different enough to stay interesting but similar enough to fit on the same plate. Each one starts with familiar ingredients like tomatoes, fruit, peppers, vinegar, and a measured amount of sugar, then cooks in small batches on our Ohio farm. Amish and family partners taste and retaste as the kettles bubble, watching for that point where the sauce feels settled rather than sharp.
The smokier jar leans closest to our broader Barbecue & Specialty Sauces. It is built for chicken thighs, burgers, and ribs, where a bit of smoke and tang helps the edges caramelize without hiding the flavor of the meat. A light coat brushed on during the last minutes at the grill is usually enough. Any extra can wait at the table for dipping fries, sausages, or roasted potatoes. In many Ohio yards, this smoky bottle ends up being the one people reach for without thinking.
The fruit forward sauce in the trio behaves more like a cousin to the jars in our Grill Glaze Sauces. It has enough body to cling, but the fruit keeps it bright. That makes it a natural fit for pork chops, grilled shrimp, or skewers with vegetables and sausage. On busy evenings, brushing this one over a simple tray of chicken and onions can make the meal feel more planned than it really was. Folks who enjoy the balance of sweetness and warmth in our Sweet Heat Trio tend to gravitate toward this middle bottle.
The tangier sauce rounds out the set. It leans on vinegar and spice in a way that wakes up vegetables and richer meats. A little poured over grilled mushrooms or zucchini, or spooned onto pulled pork, keeps plates from feeling heavy. When you line all three jars up together, most people can find a favorite without having to argue over how much heat belongs on supper. The trio is simple enough for casual burger nights and steady enough for larger spreads pulled from our BBQ Night Essentials and Summer Cookouts collections.
When weather or schedules push everyone indoors, these same sauces still earn their keep. Under the broiler they behave much like they do on the grill, catching the heat and forming a thin, flavorful layer on chicken pieces or pork. In slow cookers, a smaller amount stirred in near the end of cooking gives shredded meat a gentle sheen and a clear direction. A spoonful can also help with sheet pan suppers, bringing life to a pan of potatoes, onions, and leftover sausage.
Through all of this, the ingredient lists stay short and readable. Tomatoes or fruit, vinegar, a fair amount of sugar where it belongs, salt, and spices you might already keep in your own cupboard. No powders standing in for smoke, no hidden extras. The Grilling Sauces Trio simply gives you three honest jars that share the work from Friday chicken to Sunday vegetables, making it easier for Ohio families to gather around whatever heat they have, indoors or out.
