Bob's Country, This Of Thee
courtesy of countrybobs.com
I just became one of the many who have tried Country Bob's All-Purpose Sauce and have loved it. From the moment the box appeared on my doorstep, I've been pouring it on everything imaginable. I resisted the urge to put it in a cake batter. Seriously. And don't think I won't try it. Stay tuned, kids.
But it took a while for it to get to me. About 5 months ago, I was contacted by the company to do a product review. I'd just moved, and you know how little kids are afraid Santa won't find your house...because you're spending it at Grandma's? I felt the same way. My package never arrived.
I was sad, seeing others review the sauce. Seeing the saucy brown nectar, being dribbled over chicken, fries and steak...just as advertised on the bottle made me feel empty inside.
After another email exchange, I finally got my package!
The sauce starts out like ketchup then gradually upgrades to a BBQ-esque sauce with sweet undertones. It's slightly spicy, a little tangy, and reminds me of Heinz 57 with more molasses, brown sugar, and tamarind.
I won't regale you the story of Country Bob, where he originated or his product claims. Many a blogger hath tread this path before me. You can click below and hear (OK, read...) what a few other's have to say about Country Bob's All-Purpose Sauce.
Cooking With Anne
Noshtalgia
Coco Cooks
I will say that after doing a furtive search, the closest Country Bob's retailer is a Wal-Mart...50 miles away. But the Web site has a store where you can order the sauce. That's what I plan on doing when the last of the 2nd bottle has been poured out.
But it took a while for it to get to me. About 5 months ago, I was contacted by the company to do a product review. I'd just moved, and you know how little kids are afraid Santa won't find your house...because you're spending it at Grandma's? I felt the same way. My package never arrived.
I was sad, seeing others review the sauce. Seeing the saucy brown nectar, being dribbled over chicken, fries and steak...just as advertised on the bottle made me feel empty inside.
After another email exchange, I finally got my package!
The sauce starts out like ketchup then gradually upgrades to a BBQ-esque sauce with sweet undertones. It's slightly spicy, a little tangy, and reminds me of Heinz 57 with more molasses, brown sugar, and tamarind.
I won't regale you the story of Country Bob, where he originated or his product claims. Many a blogger hath tread this path before me. You can click below and hear (OK, read...) what a few other's have to say about Country Bob's All-Purpose Sauce.
Cooking With Anne
Noshtalgia
Coco Cooks
I will say that after doing a furtive search, the closest Country Bob's retailer is a Wal-Mart...50 miles away. But the Web site has a store where you can order the sauce. That's what I plan on doing when the last of the 2nd bottle has been poured out.
I added it to my chicken gravy and honey glazed fried chicken.
Accompanied with pan-fried corn & peas and buttermilk mashed potatoes.
Needless to say, Country Bob's All-Purpose Sauce is good. If you want the recipes for any of the above things, just email me at nicolettemiller [at] hotmail DOT com.
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About the author
Nikki Miller-Ka
Ms. Miller-Ka is a classically trained chef with a BA in English from East Carolina University and a Culinary Arts Associate Degree from Le Cordon Bleu-Miami.
Formerly, she’s worked as a researcher, an editorial assistant, reporter and guest blogger for various publications and outlets in the Southeast. She has also worked as a catering chef, a pastry chef, a butcher, a baker, and a biscuit-maker. Presently, she is a food editor, freelance food writer, and a tour guide for Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours.
"This Of Thee"...
ReplyDeleteYou are a prankster.
Congratulations Nikki on your FFF Award. You deserve it my friend. Here's to a great cook and writer.
ReplyDeleteOoh- thanks for the nod. I never got around to posting it (yet) but I was out of Hoisin sauce and CB's mixed with a few other ingredients was an awesome second!
ReplyDeleteIt really is an all-purpose sauce I see
ReplyDeleteOh Yeah, love Country Bob's, especially on fries. At one time, Country Bob's had an offer for a free bottle for people who were new to the stuff.
ReplyDeleteCC: LOL...like it's my job or something. Ooh, wait. I have 5 of those already.
ReplyDeleteTeresa: Thanks! And the same to you, dear friend. The same goes for you, too.
Anne: No problem. If I need some hoisin, that is exactly what I'll do! Add some things here...and there.
Kat: That it is. I'm not used to using pre-made sauces for things but I'm glad I have this in my cabinet now.
Managerial person: Yeah, it really was yummy dipping the fries in it.
Hey if they can make tomato soup cake, why not BBQ sauce cake? I have my utmost faith in you :)
ReplyDeleteLove versatile sauces. I could probably put BBQ on loose leaf paper and love it :)
Lucky you got sauce to review Nikki. Imagine they contacted me and asked me if I would review pheromones. Imagine writing how my husband chased me all day around the house (lol). Thanks for visiting me. I planned to visit you as well as I saw you featured at the FFF. Congratulations Nikki. BTW the reason I didn't visit is when moving over to the new site I had to create my blogroll again and got mixed up. So this has now been fixed. Would you believe that I only now learned how to use google reader but don't find the time to empty it.
ReplyDeleteI want to eat this stuff. I love me some dippin' sauce. There is a Wal-Mart up the road from my house, but I've shied away from it on principle (the principle that being white trash might be contagious). Maybe I'll put on some protective gear (Prada) and run in with my head down long enough to purchase the sauce and run back out.
ReplyDeleteNow I just need to magic enough money out of the air to be able to afford Prada...
Also how do you get paid to test food??? I want to BE you when I grow up.
ReplyDeleteadam: I really will try it. It won't be today, but I will be trying it. Ketchup and pepper on loose leaf is pretty good, actually.
ReplyDeleteivy: Thank you! I just learned about Google reader, too. I am slowly but surely working my way through it. It's another job in itself, reading everything!
cheffy poo: Oh, these people didn't pay me. They paid me in sauce, is all. "It pays to be the sauce, boss..." Oh, you should go to the Wal-Mart and get some. Get some balls and go in there, I mean. Prada or no. Hey, I think draping yourself in some Kenneth Cole or Ralph Lauren would be OK, too.
Damn. I have yet to get any Country Bobs. I've been waiting for Bob to contact me. I could put it in a dessert.
ReplyDeleteNik, I love your saucy attitude and the way you write your blog! Wonder if Country Bob's All-Purpose Sauce would taste good on chocolate?
ReplyDeleteYou've won an award and I think it has something to do with chocolate. Come on over and see what it is.
I've been curious about this. I think almost anything would taste good on those cornmeal crusted fries though. They look awesome!
ReplyDeleteI thought the last photo was of empanadas at first. But ravioli? Now that's a thing. Yummeh.
ReplyDeleteI don't think there is anything on this page that doesn't look really delicious with or without the sauce.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it wouldn't work in cake, but I'll bet it would work in pie.
emiline: just email them. I'm sure they'll be more than happy to send you some. If not, I'll send you my 2nd bottle. :)
ReplyDeletegloria: That is so nice of you to say! Thank you! I am not sure about the chocolate thing. Maybe in an Anglo-cised mole sauce... And I appreciate the treat you left me. I'll use it wisely.
maggie: Yeah, Country Bob seems to have a nice line of products. I'd like to try their seasoning salt, too
heather: the little raviolis came out thicker than I would have liked. I rolled rolled rolled and I got fed up and just started cutting circles, not caring if they were thick. Why I torture myself w/o a pasta maker...I DO NOT KNOW.
rachel: a pie? what kind? inspire me!
I love my Country Bobs!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on snagging an FFF award :)
ReplyDeleteAll that food wearing country bob is making me very very hungry!!!
Congrats on the award!
ReplyDeleteOh, those raviolis!!!!
Will have to try that sauce. That is new to me.
I love CB sauce. Glad you got to try it!
ReplyDeletecourtney: when I think of how it tastes, the tamarind is what sets it apart from everyone else.
ReplyDeletebrittany: LOL Thank you! I'd rather it be on my food, than on my face!
don: Thanks! The raviolis were my favorite next to the ribs. I coated them in salt, pepper, paprika, and granulated sugar before searing them. I have to try that again.
candy: Me too. I'm glad there's another bottle in my cabinet!
The closest WalMart is 50 miles away? LUCKY YOU!!! I hate the place, but the prices keep sucking me back in. I'll have to look for Country Bob's now. :)
ReplyDelete~Vicci
Vicci: Oh, no...the closest Walmart is like .015 seconds away from the house. The closest Walmart that carries Country Bob's is 50 miles away. I don't like shopping there because I feel like I'm submitting to the evil corp. of America, but what're you gonna do if lemons are 19 cents a pound??
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