Gourmet

Gourmet food products are made with the best available ingredients, and they are combined by professionals who are skilled in food preparation techniques. For barbecue sauce gourmet means the best spices and flavors that are sure to pep up any grilled entrée.

I recommend: To learn more about gourmet barbecue sauces, check out Practical-Barbecue-Grill.com.

Dipping sauce

A dipping sauce is a different type of barbecue sauce. While it can be used for grilling, it is specifically formulated for dipping meats after they are cooked. The best dipping sauces are made specifically for certain types of meats.

I recommend: Gain a better understanding of dipping sauces at Barbecue-Smoker-Recipes.com.

Hot sauce

Barbecue hot sauce is popular in different parts of the country. It is a barbecue sauce that contains different types of peppers. The peppers add additional heat and flavor. The most common peppers that are included in hot sauce are black and red peppers.

I recommend: The Cosmic Chile offers additional information about hot sauce and barbecuing.

Liquid smoke

Liquid smoke sauce is used as a seasoning for meat prior to cooking. Meats that are soaked in a flavoring that includes liquid smoke offer enhanced flavors. Liquid smoke is popular for use in marinades prior to cooking.

I recommend: Learn more about liquid smokes barbecue sauces at CBS Interactive.

Southern style

Southern style barbecue sauce is more than just a tomato based grilling sauce. It is a gourmet sauce that is commonly used in the southern part of the United States.

I recommend: Gain a better understanding of southern style barbecue sauce at Southern Things.

Hoisin sauce

Hoisin sauce is a type of sauce that is used to spice up meats in Asian inspired dishes. It is popular for making a bland piece of meat taste better regardless of how it is cooked.

I recommend: For more information about hoisin sauce, visit HowStuffWorks.