I ranked 4 store-bought barbecue sauces. The best was also the cheapest.

I ranked four different store-bought barbecue sauces. My favorite was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.

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• I ranked four store-bought barbecue sauces from worst to best.
• They all paired well with chicken nuggets, though some were thicker and more flavorful than others.
• I liked the barbecue sauces from Sweet Baby Ray's the most, including the no-sugar-added variety.

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