Smiling behind rows of Nubbin’s BBQ sauce at the red-canopy market booth

THE ORIGINAL SOUTHERN BBQ SAUCE

Good thingsstart withNubbin’s.

Homemade Southern BBQ sauce.
Tennessee roots. An Indiana home.

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Nine ways to make it yours.

BBQ SAUCES / $13 each · 16 oz

1–2 of 9 · Swipe to explore

Mild + sweet /
Honey Brown

Peppery + tangy /
Original Vinegar

Bold heat /
Fire Shop all sauces

Coffee beans and a wooden spoon of spice on a warm oak table

Start with a
good rub.

Seven blends. Plenty of possibilities.

$8 each · 8.5 oz

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Good taste.
Gift wrapped.

$44 · Three sauces + one rub

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A good recipe is
worth keeping.

A freshly smoked brisket on the smoker between bottles of Nubbin’s Honey Brown and Hot Honey

Irvin McDaniel in a felt hat and work overalls — Irvin McDaniel

Many years ago, in a small town called Parkers Crossroads, TN, I was taught the craft of making Southern BBQ sauce. The original recipe was created many years ago by Irvin McDaniel, aka “Nubbins”, who I worked for many years ago. It was my first initiative into the BBQ world and I have never turned back. Irvin and his son Steve passed his Original recipe on to us, so in honor of Irvin, we carry on that recipe and have also crafted several other delicious flavors of bbq sauces as well. We have also created our own flavorful dry rub seasonings.

Now this isn’t your average “grab it off the grocery shelf” BBQ sauce. Oh no! This is “passed down like a family secret” BBQ sauce. This is the kind of sauce that makes you say “I’ll just have one bite” and then suddenly you’re standing over the sink at 10pm eating leftovers straight from the container! No shame. We support you!

If you love big flavor, Southern roots, and recipes with a real story behind them, you HAVE to try Nubbin’s BBQ Sauce! Our hope is that you enjoy and create your own memories with our sauce. Now, get to cookin!