So I like those unexpected food discoveries that happen far too rarely.  Luckily I’ve had one recently and it’s just in time for July 4^th and the summer grilling season…Blues Hog BBQ Sauce.  I happened upon a single jar of it a week ago and decided to try it on some smoked brisket and pork shoulder I cooked over the weekend.  Oh my.  Seems most of the sauces you find on the grocery shelves these days tend to lean to the sweet profile, some to outright candy-like.  I’ve got nothing against them, they’re delicious, but I like a nice balance to a sauce.  Sweet. Vinegary.  Spicy.  The Blues Hog Tennessee Red delivers.  First ingredient is vinegar so it’s got that edge and a good black pepper heat that’s not over powering.  It’s thinner than a lot of the sauces you may be used to as well.  I like that because I can use it as a sauce and for basting/mopping too.  Blues Hog has a couple of other sauces and dry rubs which I haven’t tried but if they’re as good as the Tennessee Red then I can’t wait.  Check out their website: www.blueshog.com