Product Review: Doc Jack’s Grillin’ Soss
Jul 4th, 2008 by Admin
Product Review - Doc Jack’s Grillin’ Soss
7.3.08
Products: Doc Jack’s Original Grillin’ Soss and Habanero Grillin’ Soss
Who is Doc Jack’s?
Doc Jack’s is a producer of gourmet grillin’ and bbq sauce located in Solvang California producing 2 unique sauces that are perfect for grilling/barbecuing, marinades, and dipping.
Packaging/Labeling: Doc Jack’s Grillin’ Soss comes nicely packaged in 16.5 ounce glass jars with a very classy, thick-paper label with intentionally-cut jagged edges. The jar combines an old-fashioned Mason jar look with a classy gourmet look, and really pulls it off well.
Taste/Consistency/Quality: Doc Jack’s really surprised us with a delicious sauce that really stands out in a crowded market of bbq/grilling sauces. Unlike anything else, this sauce really leaves you craving more. Sure, it’s labeled as a bbq/grilling sauce, but the unique, tangy flavor and thinner-than-normal consistency opened a whole world of imaginative uses for it. In fact, we all agreed that it was so good that we could enjoy it on sandwiches as a condiment - and even drizzled over salad. We ate the chicken with some rice, and the sauce actually tasted wonderful when mixed in - quite to our surprise.
The sauce has no tomato in it, so it definitely doesn’t come off as being a typical bbq sauce that you’d expect. We agreed that it is certainly more of a grilling/brushing/marinating sauce .The presence of vinegar is certainly there (giving it the tangy flavor) but not so much that it was overpowering. At the same time, the sauce is not reliant on sugar or molasses so it’s not too sweet and syrupy either.
The original “Soss” had a slight spicy kick that was more apparent when sampling it by itself. When brushed on the grilled chicken, the heat level was reduced (as expected). The habanero version of the “Soss”, contrary to the implications of its name, wasn’t too hot either. Definitely hotter than the original, but not too hot for those who typically stop at medium heat levels. The biggest test for a product with a higher heat level than the original is if the heat factor masks the flavor of the product - and Doc Jack’s certainly passes this test with ease.
Uniqueness: Not only are Doc Jack’s Grillin’ Sosses deliciously flavored, they do it without any tomato products in the recipe which means that the sauce won’t burn on the grill. Never before had we seen a bbq/grilling sauce do this while still offering a high level of flavor. Instead of burning and creating that unpleasant charcoal taste, the sauce basically bubbles and keeps its wonderful flavor. Also, the “Soss” isn’t loaded with sugars and/or molasses like most bbq sauces, so it doesn’t have the syrupy-sweet flavor and health-factor concerns like the others.
Overall, Doc Jacks gets a “10″ in the uniqueness department for creating a truly one-of-a-kind bbq/grilling sauce that is a nice break from the other products inundating store shelves.
Summary: Doc Jack’s is a “must-have” sauce for those looking for a versatile, outside-the-box, unique bbq/grilling sauce. This product can be used on just about anything - chicken, pork, fish, and even salads and rice!
How to purchase: Consumers can order directly online at www.docjacks.com
