Somewhere Over at Rainbow

We’re always telling people what a great sauce SFQ is for non-traditional barbecues, so it was a great validation of that boast when we found out that one of San Francisco’s original alternative markets, Rainbow Grocery, was going to begin carrying the sauce.

Hey, when it comes to barbecue sauce, it doesn’t get any more non-traditional than meat-free! That’s right, Rainbow Grocery doesn’t sell any meat at all, and yet they still realized the potential for this unique condiment for use with their extensive selection of vegetables and soy products. Spicy grilled tofu anyone?

Anyway, if you’re in the Bay Area and have never shopped at this worker-owned grocery store, be sure to head over and take a look. They also have a great selection of health and home products, and the staff is great. Check out their website for more information. Enjoy!

Barbecue Vinaigrette! As Easy as 1, 2, 4!

And by 1, 2, 4, I’m referring to combining one part barbecue sauce with two parts vinegar and four parts oil, which are the magical proportions for mixing up a batch of what I think will be the most delicious salad dressing you’ve tasted in a while. 

Next time you’re thinking salad, why not change it up a bit? This recipe could not be any easier. Forget the blender, forget the drizzling and the whisking... all you need is to pour those three ingredients into a mason jar.

Hopefully, you’re already a fan of SFQ, and its traditional applications, but this recipe offers another great way to enjoy this versatile sauce.

Barbecue Vinaigrette Recipe

(makes about 1 3/4 cups)

1/4 cup SFQ

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar

1 cup vegetable oil

Add ingredients to a mason jar, screw the top on tightly, shake vigorously for one minute and viola!

Serving Suggestions: Use this for literally any recipe or dish that calls for vinaigrette. Above you can see this dressing a raw corn salad.  Another easy salad idea is to toss it with baby spinach and crumbled bacon, and if you'd like,  topping it with a few chicharrones makes for a great and surprising crouton idea. I hope you give this delicious dressing a try soon. Enjoy!

SFQ Selected as Semi-Finalist in The Next Big Small Brand Contest!

Big News! This past Thursday, I found out that SFQ was a chosen as a semi-finalist in “The Next Big Small Brand Contest!”

This is the third year of the contest, but the first time San Francisco and the Bay Area have been invited to face off with other New York culinary entrepreneurs in what is being described as a friendly food fight!

If you'd like to follow our progress, I’ll be posting updates on twitter. If you're not already following @SFQsauce, please do. Stay tuned!

UPDATE! 

Just wanted to inform you, that we were not chosen as finalists. While we were honored to be selected as semi-finalists, the ultimate winner will be announced on March 27th. Thank you for rooting for us and for your continued support! And best of luck to all those still in the running!

Welcome to SFQ

It was July 2009, and the conversation began in the kitchen. John and I were talking BBQ and the fact that San Francisco didn't have a signature barbecue sauce. 

That led to a long debate as to what could, should, and would be in a "San Francisco-style" barbecue sauce, and the first batch of SFQ was created. We ultimately decided it must include three of San Francisco's favorite things: the finest chocolate, coffee and red wine (in the form of an oak-aged wine vinegar.)

Using those ingredients as our inspiration, we took our favorite Kansas City style sauce recipe and added spices from Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin America, and the Mediterranean and created what we think is a great barbecue sauce!

*This sauce is made with all natural, mostly local ingredients including CA. organic, vine-ripened tomatoes and CA. organic, oak-aged red wine vinegar, CA. chocolate, coffee, molasses, chilies and spices. Contains NO high fructose corn syrup.

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Orders include: 4 (9-oz jars) $28.00 plus $15.00 shipping and handling

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