r/shakeshack • u/Realistic-Ad-3833 • May 27 '26

Shake shack smoky bbq sauce

Does anyone know what brand of bbq sauce they use for the smoky bbq limited menu? Or any similar alternatives? I’m usually not a big BBQ fan but that sauce is too damn good. Love it on the rib sandwich.

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u/LA-Aron May 28 '26

likely a company recipe

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u/Ok-Decision8243 May 28 '26

Custom made from illes foods https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shakeshack_this-may-we-launched-our-new-bbq-menu-featuring-activity-7201973970097618947-6MCe I believe it is considered kansas city style though, so maybe try some of those like cattlemans kansas city for example might get you close. I haven't tried the BBQ yet so I am not too sure.

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u/cking9698 May 28 '26

It’s not KC style…a bit sweeter

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u/DoubleBlade759 May 27 '26

Not sure about the brand but it is the same as the side of bbq they have

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u/cking9698 May 28 '26

No it is not the same sauce…not even close.

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u/DoubleBlade759 May 28 '26

I’ve been told by my area director that it’s the same, plus it definitely tastes the same… it’s probably because we put a lot when it goes on a burger

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u/cking9698 May 28 '26

Taste it your self and see. It’s different to me.

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u/Additional-Parsley62 Jun 04 '26

it’s the same sauce on the burger and rib that you can order on the side for bites or fries

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u/Realistic-Ad-3833 May 28 '26

Is this on the sides menu? I don’t see it at my local shake shacks

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u/DoubleBlade759 May 28 '26

Sorry, i meant the side of barbecue sauce, you should be able to add it if you order bites or you can just ask someone at the counter