Sweet Meets Heat in All the Right Ways.
Take the sweet and spicy combo to a new level with this Sweet Heat BBQ Glaze. Made with aged cayenne peppers, cane sugar, and a savory spice blend, this glaze brings the perfect touch of heat to an already sweet and fiery flavor. Use this as a finishing glaze on wings, ribs, smoked chicken and more!
The Hey Grill Hey difference:
Susie Bulloch (the "Hey Grill Hey" herself) knows BBQ. This glaze was developed by someone who actually cooks on a grill every day, not in a corporate test kitchen. You can taste the authenticity in every bite.
The flavor profile:
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Aged cayenne peppers: Balanced heat that builds, not burns
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Cane sugar: Real sweetness that caramelizes beautifully
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Savory spice blend: Depth and complexity beyond basic sweet heat
Why a glaze (not a sauce):
Glazes are thicker than sauces and designed for finishing. They cling to meat, caramelize under heat, and create that sticky, lacquered coating that makes BBQ irresistible. Apply in the last few minutes of cooking for maximum impact.
Perfect for:
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Wings: Toss hot wings in the glaze for sticky perfection
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Ribs: Brush on during the final 15 minutes
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Smoked chicken: Glaze thighs and legs for crispy, sweet-heat skin
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Pork tenderloin: Brush on for a caramelized finish
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Grilled shrimp: Quick glaze before serving
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Meatballs: Appetizer perfection
How to use:
- Apply glaze during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking
- Brush on and let it caramelize slightly
- Add a second coat for extra sticky goodness
- For wings, toss in a bowl with glaze after cooking
- Also works great as a dipping sauce
Pro tips:
- Don't glaze too early — sugar can burn over direct heat
- The heat sneaks up on you — it's not overpowering at first
- Great mixed with melted butter for a wing sauce
- Pairs perfectly with smoked meats
- Try it on grilled pineapple for a dessert twist
