Sweet Heat for Your Meat

BBQ Brothers’ Sauces Sizzle

By Warren Rojas

Photography by Hana Jung

Barbecue mixologist Bill Siewert says he typically plans his vacations around fire pit-centric dining destinations: That way, he can work while he plays.

So far, Siewert’s roving research has resulted in a quartet of homemade sauces, including his original Sweet Hog (award-winning, tomato-based blend), the Creole-inspired Golden Hog (Siewert’s personal favorite), Burning Hog (a fire-starter fueled by nearly a dozen peppers) and Garlic Hoganero (habanero hot sauce tempered by full garlic flavor).

Siewert hopes to release a vinegar-based sauce (Carolina Hog) later this fall. A teriyaki offing and chocolate-raspberry mix could follow in 2009.

Siewert’s various sauces are available for purchase through the BBQ Brothers site or at select gourmet retailers (listed on the BBQ Brothers site as well).

(June/July 2008)

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