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Joe's Kansas City Barbecue Sauce is a commercially produced condiment created by Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que, a prominent restaurant located in Kansas City, Kansas. Founded in 1996 by Jeff and Joy Stehney, the restaurant originated from their award-winning competition barbecue team, Slaughterhouse Five. The sauce is formulated in the traditional Kansas City style, characterized by a thick, sweet, tomato-based texture with notes of molasses and mild spices. It is designed to complement slow-smoked pork, beef, and poultry.
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Who makes Joe's Kansas City Barbecue Sauce and where is the restaurant located?
The sauce is produced by Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que, founded by Jeff and Joy Stehney in 1996 in Kansas City, Kansas. The restaurant's original and most famous location operates out of a converted gas station at 3002 West 47th Avenue in Kansas City, which became an iconic location after the restaurant outgrew its competition-barbecue roots.
What team did Joe's Kansas City originate from in competition barbecue?
Jeff Stehney was part of the competition barbecue team 'Slaughterhouse Five,' which won the American Royal Grand Championship in 1993 — one of the most prestigious titles on the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) circuit. The success of the competition team directly led to the founding of the restaurant, and the sauce recipe is derived from the team's award-winning competition formula.
Is Joe's Kansas City Barbecue Sauce a Kansas City-style sauce?
Yes, Joe's Kansas City Barbecue Sauce follows the Kansas City-style tradition, which is characterized by a thick, molasses- and tomato-based consistency with a balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Kansas City-style sauces are typically darker and sweeter than the vinegar-based sauces of the Carolinas or the mustard-based sauces of South Carolina, and Joe's version includes brown sugar and a moderate spice level.
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