barbecue sauce

US /ˈbɑːr.bɪ.kjuː ˌsɑːs/
UK /ˈbɑːr.bɪ.kjuː ˌsɑːs/
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a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce used as a marinade, basting, condiment, or topping for meat cooked on a barbecue grill

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He slathered the ribs with a thick layer of barbecue sauce before grilling.
Do you prefer a smoky or sweet barbecue sauce?