Republic Australia Honey BBQ Sauce is a sweet, tangy all-purpose BBQ sauce with a noticeable honey character, tomato richness and a savoury barbecue finish. Honey makes up 7% of the sauce, giving it more than just generic sweetness and helping it cook down into the sticky glaze you want on ribs, wings and grilled meats.
This is the sweeter sauce in the Republic range. It works especially well with chicken and pork, but the sweet-and-tangy profile is versatile enough for beef, burgers and sausages too. Use it straight from the bottle as a dipping or table sauce, or brush it onto meat towards the end of the cook for a glossy, sticky finish.
It also has a natural partner in Republic Honey BBQ Chicken & Pork Seasoning. Use the rub to build the seasoning and crust, then finish with the matching sauce when you want to carry that honey BBQ flavour right through the cook.
Flavour Profile
Honey BBQ is firmly on the sweet and tangy side of barbecue sauce.
Expect:
- Sweet honey flavour
- Tomato-based BBQ richness
- A gentle tang that keeps the sweetness from becoming flat
- Savoury spice underneath
- A thick, sticky finish when heated
- No prominent chilli heat
Compared with Republic Smokey BBQ Sauce, this one puts the emphasis on honey sweetness rather than smoke.
Best Used On
| Food |
Why It Works |
| Pork ribs |
Honey sweetness works naturally with pork and cooks down into a sticky glaze over the ribs. |
| Chicken wings |
One of the strongest uses for it. The sweet sauce clings well and gives wings a glossy BBQ finish. |
| Chicken thighs & drumsticks |
The sweetness balances the savoury flavour of dark chicken meat particularly well. |
| Pulled pork |
Stir through after pulling or serve on the side for extra sweetness and tang. If you want a fruitier pork profile, try Republic Cherry Apple Chicken & Pork Seasoning.
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| Pork chops |
Works as a finishing glaze without needing a separate marinade. |
| Beef ribs |
The sweet BBQ profile provides a contrast to rich beef, particularly when used as a finishing sauce. |
| Burgers |
Adds honey BBQ sweetness and tang in place of a standard tomato or smoky BBQ sauce. |
| Sausages |
Easy straight-from-the-bottle table sauce for anything coming off the grill. |
How to Use
Shake well before use.
Honey BBQ Sauce can be poured, dipped or brushed onto food during cooking.
Ribs & Low-and-Slow BBQ
For pork ribs, cook with your chosen seasoning first and start adding the sauce during the later part of the cook.
Brush on a light, even coat and allow it to set before deciding whether you want another layer. This gives you a sticky glaze without loading the ribs with sauce too early.
For pulled pork, add it after the meat has been pulled or serve it alongside so the sweetness can be adjusted to taste.
Chicken & Wings
For wings, thighs and drumsticks, cook the chicken most of the way before adding Honey BBQ Sauce.
Because sugar and honey are major parts of the sauce, it will darken and become sticky quickly once heated. Adding it near the end gives you better control over the glaze and reduces the chance of scorching.
Hot & Fast Cooking
On burgers, sausages, chops or grilled chicken, add the sauce after cooking or during the final stages rather than putting a heavy coating over intense direct heat from the beginning.
Pair It with Republic Honey BBQ Seasoning
For a fuller honey BBQ profile, season chicken or pork with Republic Honey BBQ Chicken & Pork Seasoning before cooking, then finish with Honey BBQ Sauce later in the cook.
The seasoning builds the base flavour and crust, while the sauce adds the sticky honey finish.
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Honey (7%), Tomato Paste, Acidity Regulator (260), Thickener (1422, 415), Dehydrated Vegetables, Spices, Salt, Colour (150d), Flavours, Preservative (202, 211).
May contain traces of: Milk, Tree Nuts, Sesame, Peanuts, Soy and Sulphites.
Gluten Free.
Nutrition Information
Servings per bottle: 25
Serving size: 20ml
| Average Quantity |
Per 20ml Serve |
Per 100ml |
| Energy |
229kJ |
1150kJ |
| Protein |
Less than 1g |
Less than 1g |
| Gluten |
Not detected |
Not detected |
| Fat, total |
Less than 1g |
Less than 1g |
| Saturated fat |
Less than 1g |
Less than 1g |
| Carbohydrate |
13.2g |
65.9g |
| Sugars |
12.5g |
62.5g |
| Sodium |
101mg |
504mg |
Product Details
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| Brand |
Republic Australia |
| Product |
Honey BBQ Sauce |
| Net Volume |
500ml |
| Style |
Sweet all-purpose BBQ sauce |
| Flavour |
Sweet honey, tangy tomato and savoury BBQ spice |
| Best Suited To |
Ribs, wings, chicken, pork, beef, burgers and sausages |
| Heat |
No prominent chilli heat |
| Dietary Claim |
Gluten Free |
| Country of Origin |
Made in Australia from at least 87% Australian ingredients |
| Packaging |
Squeeze bottle |
| Barcode |
9356610003667 |
Storage
Refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks of opening.
Keep the bottle securely closed between uses and shake well before serving.
FAQs
Is Republic Honey BBQ Sauce very sweet?
Yes, sweetness is a major part of the flavour. Sugar is the first ingredient and the sauce contains 7% honey, but tomato and tanginess help balance it so it still tastes like BBQ sauce rather than simply sweet syrup.
Is it just for chicken and pork?
No. Chicken and pork are particularly good matches, but it also works with beef ribs, burgers, sausages and other grilled meats.
When should I put Honey BBQ Sauce on ribs?
Use it towards the later stages of cooking. Honey and sugar darken quickly over heat, so finishing with the sauce gives you a sticky glaze without unnecessarily exposing it to heat for the entire cook.
Can I use it as a dipping sauce?
Yes. It works straight from the bottle with wings, chips, burgers, sausages and other BBQ food.
Does it match the Republic Honey BBQ rub?
Yes. Republic Honey BBQ Chicken & Pork Seasoning and Honey BBQ Sauce are designed as a natural pairing. Use the rub before cooking and the sauce towards the finish when you want a stronger honey BBQ profile.
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