Is Open Pit the Best Barbecue Sauce?

One of my all time favorite Barbeque Sauces has been Open Pit original recipe. Chicken, Ribs or Steak were the favorite targets for this tangy treat. It's rich, sharp taste was always good with any type of meat or as a major component of new recipes. Lately though, it seems the king has been slipping with the advent of new rivals from major food groups such as crafts and independent brands like Sweet Baby Rays. Even restaurants have been getting into the act with Arbys and Chicken Shack producing their own brand of barbeque sauce for topping food. Sometimes, it can be purchased as a separate take home item.

I'm not sure if my taste buds have changed or Open Pit Original has changed their recipe, but it seems to have retained only the sharp taste without any of the sweetness that I remembered. I would really like to see this recipe altered to include a sweet (not sugary taste) component with still a little of the "bite" that has long been their trademark. The thick, rich texture still clings quite nicely without dripping during consumption. That is definitely a point in their favor along with the beautiful coloration of the sauce.

All in all, I think that the Open Pit brand will survive the BBQ wars along with a few of their major rivals, but a few tweaks to the recipe wouldn't hurt their sales either.