A regular on “Best Barbecue in Texas” lists, two-location Feges BBQ has created a barbecue sauce lineup with a little something for every palate. The tangy Texas Gold Sauce includes whole mustard seeds for an extra pop of texture, the Hot Red Sauce blends spicy gochujang with the brand’s Sweet Red Sauce for a kick, and the Mop Sauce does triple duty as a pork barbecue mop, salad dressing when mixed with olive oil, or flavor booster for vegetables.

American barbecue has never showcased more flavor diversity than it does right now. Across the country, chefs are putting their own spins on the classics while also introducing consumers to the country’s wide array of on-trend regional variations. These sauces are true dynamos, showing up across the menu in everything from sandwiches to pizza and beverages to salads. Plus, a truly successful sauce can be bottled and sold at retail, extending the brand and providing an additional source of revenue. Here, we look at the broad range of flavor builds that are driving barbecue sauce innovation on menus today.