Tamarind Barbecue Sauce

Tamarind is a pod-like tropical fruit with a unique flavor that ranges from tangy and sour to smoky and caramelized depending on ripeness. The team at Tamarind Heads had a lightbulb moment when they realized that all of those flavors are right at home in a barbecue sauce. They work directly with farmers to seasonally source fresh tamarind with their desired flavor profile. Combined with brown sugar, sesame oil, chili powder, and other spices, the final sauce captures all the complexity of tamarind with a moderate amount of heat and a hint of sweetness. The consistency is similar to tomato-based barbecue sauces, so swap out your usual grilling sauce and watch everyone’s eyes light up when they taste the difference!