The Best BBQ Sauce Clubs

Sunday, September 15th

2024 BBQ Sauce Club Reviews

Amazing Clubs

• 2 full-size BBQ sauces per month
• $31.95 to $33.95 per month, depending on the length of subscription
• Free shipping on all boxes
• Choose shipping frequency of every month or every other month
• Clubs can include 3, 4, 6, or 12 deliveries
• Fun newsletter in every box
• Makes gift-giving easy
• 100% "They'll Love It!” Guarantee
• World-class customer service
• "A+” rated by the BBB

Amazing Clubs is a renowned subscription service offering a diverse array of gourmet gift clubs, ranging from wine and chocolate to cheese and coffee. With over two decades of experience, Amazing Clubs prides itself on delivering high-quality products sourced from around the globe directly to subscribers' doorsteps. We're huge fans of the company, having tried (and loved) most of the 44 clubs on the roster. Read on to find out why this BBQ sauce club is our all-time favorite.

Use those discounts

One note of advice: don't ever pay full price for your Amazing Clubs subscription. From the first visit to the site to the frequent emails you'll get after you sign up, there's always a discount on offer. Just keep your eyes peeled, snag that code, and save on what's already going to be a fantastic value for any club you like.

Check out the previous selections

Let's jump into the BBQ Sauce Club here. Each month's delivery comes with 2 premium BBQ sauces, carefully sourced from specialty makers nationwide. Amazing Clubs doesn't hesitate to show you exactly what they've sent out in their boxes; just click on the "Previous Selections” link and take a peek. Here are a few to get you excited: California BBQ Sauce by Earl's Gone Wild, Wild Huckleberry BBQ Sauce by Huckleberry Haven, Naughty Dog BBQ Sauce by Saucehound, and Maple Bacon BBQ Sauce by Bold & Brawn (no, these are not flavors and brands you'll find at the grocery store).

You'll know what's coming (and can skip anytime)

But that's not the only way that Amazing Clubs lets you know what to expect. Once you're signed up for the BBQ Sauce Club, you'll get an email several weeks in advance of each delivery that tells you which two flavors are up at bat. If there's something that's going to strike out (for example, if you're allergic to one of the ingredients or you're just not a fan), you can ask to skip that month's delivery. It'll be added to the end of your subscription, no questions asked. And, that goes for gift recipients as well. They don't have to tell you if there's something scheduled that they don't like: the control is in their hands once the subscription gets rolling.

Makes gift-giving super easy

Speaking of gift recipients, Amazing Clubs' BBQ Sauce Club is the most giftable of any options we evaluated. From the fun newsletter with recipes and the history of each sauce's maker, to the ability to start deliveries any time over the next 11 months, it doesn't get any easier. Amazing Clubs will send an announcement on the date you choose, or you can print one out for in-person gift-giving.

You choose the months (if you want)

One new feature we love with Amazing Clubs is the ability to set a custom shipping schedule. This is different from their create-your-own subscription that lets you pick-and-choose among the various clubs to design a truly unique plan (maybe BBQ sauce one month and flowers the next). Instead, this upgraded flexibility lets you set which specific months you want the BBQ sauces to arrive. So, let's say you choose a 6-month plan, and you want most of your deliveries to come during prime grilling months, with a one-off treat for that Super Bowl cookout. You absolutely can have boxes scheduled for May-October and then that last one in January or February. Just keep in mind that all of Amazing Clubs' boxes go out during the last week of the month, so plan your timing accordingly.

Affordable, can pay upfront or month-to-month

Now that you're convinced this is the right BBQ sauce club for you (or for someone special), here's the good news: it won't cost you an arm and a leg (or a wing and a drumstick?). Depending on how long you subscribe, you can expect a monthly cost from $31.95 to $33.95, and shipping is included in those prices. Amazing Clubs lets you pay upfront (usually best for gift-giving) or month by month, with no difference in cost.

Can't beat the reputation

This company has an impeccable reputation, from an "A+” rating from the Better Business Bureau to millions of satisfied customers over the years they've been in business. And, in contrast with a lot of BBQ sauce clubs out there, this one has hundreds of reviews. Those average an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars, and the only complaint we found was from a customer who said that she thought two bottles was too much (the customer rep helpfully responded and asked if she had considered changing her subscription to every other month delivery).

Customer service is legendary

Part of why Amazing Clubs receives such glowing praise across all of their clubs is their attention to customer satisfaction. The company's "They'll Love It!” Guarantee is ironclad: every time we've ever had reason to put it to the test, we've come away saying, "Now THAT is how customer service should be done” Whether you get a BBQ sauce that just doesn't taste quite right, or one of your bottles arrives broken, all it takes is a call to the company's toll-free number (or an email reply to anything you've received from Amazing Clubs) and they'll go overboard to make you happy. We had one club with two deliveries in a row that were below our expectations, and here's Amazing Club's solution: we were given a refund for those two months, allowed to change our membership to a different club (like going from BBQ sauce to hot sauce, for example), and even an extra month at no cost on the new plan. Your mileage may vary, but you can absolutely count on this company to make a loyal customer out of you.

Best of the BBQ sauce clubs

Enough said? We can't say it any more plainly: Amazing Clubs is the first place you should look for a BBQ sauce club that you (or your favorite grillmaster) will love from one month to the next. From the careful sourcing of new brands and flavors to the flexibility of the subscription itself, there's nothing not to love about the way this company works. Hands down, Amazing Clubs BBQ Sauce Club earns five stars and our most enthusiastic recommendation.

BBQ Rubs

• BBQ sauces and rubs from a variety of well-loved makers
• 3 clubs to choose from: just rubs, just sauces, or a mix of both
• Subscriptions can be month-to-month, or 3-6-12 months prepaid
• Shipping is included
• 100% satisfaction guarantee

Acquired in September 2022, BBQ Rubs carries forward a rich heritage established by its original owners, who began the journey from their home in Suwanee, Georgia, in 2013. Richard Leto, a seasoned entrepreneur and passionate BBQ lover, took the helm with a vision to expand and enhance the brand's offerings while maintaining its core values of quality and customer service. Whether you're a longtime member of the BBQ Rubs family or a newcomer, Richard and his team are dedicated to providing you with the best products and service to ensure your BBQ experience is nothing short of exceptional.

Get 1 rub, 1 sauce, or 1 of each

Are you looking strictly for BBQ sauces, rubs, or a mix of both? BBQ Rubs has a plan that caters to each of those preferences. Here's what you can choose from, all with free shipping:

• Sauce of the Month Club ($25.95): 1 sauce, marinade, or glaze in each delivery
• Rub of the Month Club ($25.95): 1 BBQ rub in each delivery
• Rub and Sauce of the Month Club ($37.97): either 2 BBQ rubs or 1 rub + 1 sauce in each delivery

Go month-to-month or pay for several months upfront

You can decide to just pay month-to-month and cancel whenever you like. Or, if you'd rather pay once in advance, you can choose a 3, 6, or 12 month subscription to BBQ Rubs' clubs. We didn't see any difference in price, so choose whichever one best fits your life (and, naturally, if you're giving this BBQ sauce club as a gift, you're probably going to choose a prepaid plan of a specific length). Your first shipment will go out right away, and the remaining BBQ sauces and rubs will ship out during the first week of each month.

Risk-free satisfaction guarantee

Worried about paying in advance if something goes wrong? Don't be. BBQ Rubs offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on everything they sell, including the BBQ sauce/rub clubs. Cancel anytime, and they'll give you a refund on the remaining balance.

Lots of brand variety

So, what kinds of rubs and sauces will be included in your subscription? It'll vary from month to month, as the company acquires new brands to pass along to their loyal subscribers. But, at the time of this evaluation, their brand list included Al Frugoni, Big Cock Ranch, Blues Hog, Heath Riles, Holy Smoke, Killer Hogs, Meat Church, Porkmafia, Sofa King Awesome, and several more. You can always browse the a la carte store as well, to get a preview of what might be showing up in your BBQ sauce and rubs box in months to come.

Ranks high for customer satisfaction

BBQ sauce lovers' feedback for BBQ Rubs is enthusiastic. Their ratings average 4.7 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot, where we even found compliments for the owner himself, who in one instance came in clutch with an overnight shipment of a last-minute gift at the holidays for one delighted (and grateful) customer.

Great choice for sauces and rubs

The main thing keeping this BBQ sauce club from earning a perfect score is the fact that you only get one sauce for what you pay (either for the sauce-only or the rub + sauce plan). There are highly-rated clubs that give you two full-size bottles every month for just a few dollars more. But, beyond that, this subscription is a fantastic way to get a wide variety of sauces and rubs, especially because the customer service is so on point. BBQ Rubs' sauce club easily earns an excellent rating.

Pig of the Month Sauce Club

• Get 1 sauce per month
• $59.95 for 3 months of deliveries
• $115 for 6 months of deliveries
• Shipping is included
• All sauces are gluten-free
• 100% satisfaction guarantee

Pig of the Month is an amazing service that delivers backyard-style BBQ meats and sauces nationwide. As they put it, "We put love in our BBQ. You bring it to the table.” Lea, the founder of the company, lovingly remembers how every family vacation would turn into a hunt for local BBQ hot spots. When other mail-order meat deliveries failed to impress, she and her family decided to do it better. While the specialty here is definitely BBQ meats, the sauces (and the club that delivers them) are worth your attention.

A little on the expensive side

You've really only got one decision to make here: do you want to receive BBQ sauces for 3 consecutive months or for 6? You'll pay $59.95 for the 3-month plan and $115 for the 6-month subscription, with shipping included in the price. That's a good thing, because you're only getting one bottle per box (making the price around $18 to $20 each). That puts Pig of the Month on the higher end of the cost spectrum, compared to some rival BBQ sauce clubs on our list.

Nice range of regional flavors

If the online store is any indication, here are some of the sauces you can expect in your Pig of the Month BBQ sauce subscription:

• Tangy Memphis BBQ Sauce
• Sweet & Smokey Texas BBQ Sauce
• Key West Citrus BBQ Sauce
• Bourbon BBQ Sauce
• Presidential Edition (probably a limited-time variety)
• Unicorn Tears Blueberry BBQ Sauce (though the label actually said, "Unicorn Blood”)
• Apple Butter BBQ Sauce
• Hunka Hunka Burning Love Cinnamon BBQ Sauce (designated as "limited run”)

Your satisfaction is guaranteed

Pig of the Month has a 100% satisfaction guarantee that applies to all of your BBQ sauce club deliveries. If you get a sauce that just doesn't taste quite right, or the bottle isn't in perfect condition when you open the box, reach out via email or through their live chat during regular business hours. They'll work to make it right, either with a store credit or a replacement item.

Signature sauce is described as a "gift to humanity”

If customer feedback is any indication, you won't have to worry about your sauces here. While most of the reviews we found on third-party sites are for the meats shipped out by Pig of the Month, all of those (as well as the ones we found for the sauces themselves) are universally positive. It's hard to argue with 1,700+ five-star ratings. Take a look at what people had to say about Pig of the Month's staple sauce, the Tangy Memphis: "If I could make my own perfect sauce, it would taste just like this.” "This is, by far, one of the best BBQ sauces that I've had in a long time.” "Thanks PotMC for this gift to humanity.” High praise indeed!

Check out this BBQ sauce club (and order some meat too)

We love it when small businesses get it right, right out of the gate, and Pig of the Month certainly has happy customers. Although their BBQ sauce club is more expensive than some, you're literally guaranteed to love what you get. If you're excited at the thought of trying new flavors from several different regions, Pig of the Month's BBQ sauce club is a great choice (but can you resist ordering some meat to go with it? We can't!)

Grill Masters Club

• Price ranges from $49.99 for 1 box to $491.88 for 12 boxes
• 5 full-sized products in each box: 2 sauces/marinades, 2 rubs/spice blends, 1 surprise item (like wood chips, accessories like meat claws or brine injectors, cocktail mixes, and so on)
• Each box is valued at $80+
• Each box includes pitmaster recipes and pro tips
• Free shipping on all BBQ sauce clubs
• Choose to receive deliveries monthly, every other month, or quarterly
• Satisfaction guaranteed

Grill Masters Club is a subscription-based service that provides monthly boxes of BBQ products, including sauces, rubs, marinades, wood chips, and grilling accessories. The company was founded with the aim of helping BBQ enthusiasts like you discover new flavors and techniques to enhance your grilling experience. The company curates high-quality products from both well-known and up-and-coming brands.

Not just BBQ sauce in each box

Grill Masters Club's subscription box is the perfect all-in-one monthly surprise. You'll always get 2 full-size bottles of BBQ sauce or marinade, 2 rubs or spice blends, and 1 surprise item. Those items could be another type of mix, like for cocktails or an extra rub, handy accessories and tools, wood chips for the smoker, and so on. We invite you to take a look at some of the unboxing videos and photos right on the main club page: it's fun to see what some of the previous selections have been.

Less than $50/month

You'll pay anywhere from $40.99 to $49.99 per box, depending on the subscription you choose: go month-to-month (highest price) or prepay a membership spanning 3, 4, 6 or 12 deliveries (lowest price). Each box is valued at $80 or more, so no matter which one you choose, you'll get your money's worth.

Get a box every 1, 2, or 3 months

You've also got flexibility with the delivery schedule, and just like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, there's a "lots” option, a "less” option, and a medium-sized one (though you may think that any of those is "just right”). If you're a super-avid griller, you may want Grill Masters Club to come every month. For the less-frequent BBQers, bi-monthly or even quarterly boxes could be the perfect fit.

Get tips for going next-level with your grill skills

And, taking "the thrill of the grill” to the next level, each box comes with a booklet with recipes with ideas for how to use what's included, background on the brands behind the rubs and sauces. Not to be left behind in the modern era, Grill Masters Club now has a QR code inside each box too, to give you even more tips and curated content.

Solid gift-giving tools

As you might guess, this BBQ sauce club makes for a great gift. Just specify all of the corresponding details during checkout. Grill Masters Club also has a Gift Notification Card page (we found it in the FAQ, by the way) where you can choose among various print and digital options for letting your recipient know they've got some grillin' goodness on the way.

No refunds when you cancel prepaid subscriptions

The one downside we found with this BBQ sauce club is in the refund policy. We're happy that Grill Masters Club guarantees your satisfaction, so if your products arrive damaged or there's something not quite right, they'll probably be more than happy to replace it with the same item or something comparable. However, that satisfaction guarantee doesn't extend to refunds on unshipped, prepaid boxes. So, if you jump right in and pay upfront for 12 boxes, but you decide after box #1 that you really don't like the club as much as you anticipated, you'll still get the remaining 11 shipments. That's not as generous as some of Grill Masters Club's rivals, who will gladly give you a prorated refund on anything not yet shipped out.

High rating, but could be more generous with refunds

Of all of the BBQ sauce clubs we've reviewed, Grill Masters Club is probably the most fun. Not only do you get some delicious sauces for your next cookout, but you also get novel tools and extras you might not have known you needed (and then you wonder how you ever grilled without them). But, their refund policy could be more generous, especially if they want to encourage customers to prepay for a longer-term subscription. All of that averages out to a strong rating for Grill Masters Club.

Oakland Dust

• You choose the BBQ sauces and rubs to include
• Get deliveries every month, every 3 months, or every 6 months
• Price depends on which sauces and rubs you select
• Subscriptions are discounted by 10% off retail prices
• Pause, skip, or cancel anytime
• No preservatives, no artificial flavors
• Sustainable packaging

Oakland Dust is one of the more mysterious BBQ sauce clubs on our list. It's the creation of Eric (no last name given), who gained an appreciation for good food and great flavors at his grandmother's table. Oakland Dust is his way of passing along the memories of happy times and laughter that happen when food brings people together, through his own collection of sauces and rubs. If you want to know more than that, though, you'll need to reach out via phone or email (and you may just reach Eric himself).

Good customization options

You have all the say-so in what you'll get in your Oakland Dust subscription box from one delivery to the next. Maybe you want to keep your favorite rubs and sauces stocked without having to think about it? Or you could switch it up and experiment with all of the flavors in Oakland Dust's inventory. The customization is up to you.

Just over a dozen BBQ rubs and sauces

Here's what you'll be choosing from, all of which are free from preservatives and artificial flavors and use sustainable packaging:

• Rubs: Pork (sold out at the time of this review), Hickory Garlic, Poultry, Beef, Cowboy Steak & Rib, Chili Lime, Seafood, 510 Spicy Steak, El Jefe Taco Seasoning, Pink Himalayan Salt & Pepper
• Sauces: The One, The Hot One, Oakland Gold, Hog

You choose how much to include in your box (and budget)

What you'll pay depends on which sauces and rubs you add to your box, but whatever combo you choose, you'll save 10% off the regular retail price. You can also decide to have your Oakland Dust subscription come every month, every 3 months, or every 6 months. But, to give you an idea, let's say you want 2 rubs and 2 spices in a month-to-month subscription. We picked the Hickory Garlic and Cowboy Steak & Rib rubs, plus Oakland Gold and The One for sauce, and our total price was $45.23 ($33.28 for the rubs/sauces and $11.95 for shipping). That's pretty on par for BBQ sauce clubs, and you can always customize your subscription to fit your budget if that's a little spendy for your taste. And, you can pause, skip, or cancel your plan at any time.

Not much buzz

It probably won't surprise you to find out there's not a ton of feedback for the sauces and rubs included in your subscription options here. We're not even sure how long the company has been in business. You'll see just a handful of reviews on some of the flavors, but hey, at least they're all 5 stars!

We like the choices you get

We're willing to give Oakland Dust a "cautiously optimistic” rating, mostly for the fact that you're behind the wheel when it comes to picking what is and isn't in your box from one month to the next: that kind of customization is uncommon among BBQ sauce clubs. While naturally we'd love to see dozens of ratings for each rub and sauce in the inventory, for now we're willing to give Oakland Dust our tentative recommendation as an option worth considering.

My BBQ Box

• View upcoming boxes for the year
• Boxes come with surprise grilling accessories
• New rub based on a regional style in each box

My BBQ Box hails from Austin, Texas. They aim to bring flavors to customers that enhance every type of meat, since sometimes the store-bought stuff just won't cut it. Their rubs have been featured in competitions, tried, and tested until they're just right. My BBQ Box wants to share their products with all the BBQ fans out there by providing monthly subscription boxes with new rubs and accessories.

Try different regional styles

The boxes from My BBQ Box feature custom-crafted rubs that reflect a different regional style like Texas Brisket, California Tri-tip, New Orleans Shrimp, Georgia Pulled Pork, and more. Each box comes with a new recipe for you to try with step-by-step prep and cooking instructions for your grill.

Surprise gift, rub, and wood chips

Each month your BBQ box delivery will include a surprise gift to help you become a BBQ master such as a smoker tube, basting mop, pit gloves, or a digital thermometer. Most boxes also include pellets or wood chips, and we assume at least one rub. The exact contents aren't listed, but based on the photos of past boxes, there seems to be three items in each box, plus a recipe.

View upcoming boxes

You can view a complete list of the year's BBQ Boxes to know what type of meat you should anticipate grilling and the flavor you can expect. You can also see a sneak peak of the current box that's shipping to know what the surprise gift is, rub, and recipe.

1, 3, 6, or 12-month boxes with shipping not included

You can buy either 1, 3, 6, or 12 months of boxes from My BBQ Box and they'll come month after month. The month-to-month cost is $27.00, a 3-month shipment is $25.00/box ($75.00 total), a 6-month shipment is $24.00/month ($144 total), and a 12-month shipment is $22.50/month ($270 total). Unfortunately, My BBQ Box doesn't specify the cost of shipping, so this isn't factored in. It's most likely going to be based on where you live within the United States.

Boxes arrive mid-month

If you order by the 30th of the month, then your first box will ship between the 4th and 7th of the following month. Boxes take 5-7 business days to arrive after shipment, so you should expect your BBQ box to come around the middle of each month.

Mixed reviews

There are mixed reviews about My BBQ Box. Some disappointed customers said the presentation of the items is underwhelming and the taste of the rubs is nothing to be excited about. The surprise accessories are reportedly cheap and people are annoyed that the subscription automatically renews. On the plus side, customer service is responsive, so you can rely on them to solve issues. There are quite a few people who were happy with My BBQ Box and say they look forward to it every month. People say the rubs transform their meat and are much better than you can find in-store.

Decent option

Aside from mixed customer reviews, it is concerning to us that Cratejoy, the platform on which My BBQ Box sells their product, has an "F” rating from the Better Business Bureau. Buyers and sellers alike seem to have major issues with the legitimacy of this company. Overall, customers should be more concerned about My BBQ Box and their ability to follow through with deliveries and quality. Since they have decent feedback from customers, we've given them an average rating.

Maurice's Piggie Park

• BBQ sauces served in Piggie Park's restaurants
• $45 for 2 sauces per month for 3 months
• $90 for 2 sauces per month for 6 months
• $75 for 4 sauces per month for 3 months
• $150 for 4 sauces per month for 6 months
• Shipping may be included with every subscription

Maurice's Piggie Park serves up gourmet pit-cooked BBQ as a third-generation family-run business, cooking hundreds of pounds of meat at their restaurants every day. So that you can bring their South Carolina flavor to your home grill or smoker, they offer their Sauce of the Month Club with the sauces they serve to all of their loyal restaurant patrons.

Do you want 2 or 4 bottles every month?

You won't be able to beat the value of this BBQ sauce club, especially if you're a big fan of South Carolina-style flavors. You'll choose between getting 2 or 4 sauces each month, and you can subscribe for a total of 3 months or 6. The prices are pretty impressive: a one-time cost of $45 for a 3-month plan of 2 sauces (6 bottles total), up to $150 for 4 sauces a month for 6 months (24 bottles total).

Just a handful of flavors

What flavors can you expect from your Piggie Park BBQ sauces? Expect at least one shipment with their Original Southern Gold, a mustard-based recipe that's sweet and tangy. Other flavors you might see in your box include Hickory Red, Vinegar BBQ for a blend of sweet-sour-heat, Hickory Southern Gold, Honey Southern Gold, Spicy Southern Gold, and Hot Pepper.

First box right away, the rest come during the second week of the month

When you place your order for Piggie Park's BBQ sauce club, the first box will ship right away and you can get right down to grilling. In subsequent months, your sauces will ship out during the second week of the month.

Can send as a gift

If you'd like to send Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ sauce club as a gift, you'll find those options during checkout. You can simply enter a different shipping address from your billing address, but of course it would be nice if you also entered the recipient's name and a gift message (though those are optional).

Pay extra for insurance

That's also where we noticed that you'll have to pay $1.99 in shipping insurance so that "UPS guarantees your package if UPS does not deliver on time for perishable goods”. It seems that should be part and parcel of what you get when you pay for shipping, but we will say that we're seeing that more and more now (your package's safe delivery is only guaranteed if you pay an extra fee).

Shipping might not be free as advertised

The checkout is also where we found another aspect of subscribing at Maurice's Piggie Park that left us confused. In the description of the BBQ sauce club, it proudly proclaims that shipping is free. However, no matter how we structured our order (as a gift, for ourselves, and so on), we were directed to choose between standard shipping for $11, express for $30, and $80 for rush. And, when we checked the box to send the sauces to a different address, the standard option disappeared and we were left with just express or rush delivery.

Restaurants are pretty popular

Reputation? You'll have to go by what people say about the restaurants themselves, because there's no feedback for the Piggie Park BBQ sauce club itself. Fortunately, if BBQ is your thing, and you really love Carolina-style flavors, you're probably going to like what you get here.

Just average

Maurice's Piggie Park isn't a bad option for a BBQ sauce club. The price is really competitive (even if you do wind up having to pay for shipping), and you'll get a nice sample of flavors over your 3- or 6-month membership. On the other hand, if you're hoping for a well-established subscription service or you're looking for variety that reaches a little further than the Carolinas, you'll want to look at Piggie Park's rivals in our review. Piggie Park's BBQ sauce club gets a "good but not yet great” rating from us.

Month Club Store

• Choose between 2 sauces or 1 sauce and 1 rub/seasoning in each box
• Price ranges from $74.99 for 3 months to $287.99 for 12 months
• Can get deliveries every month, every other month, every third month, or every fourth month
• Can schedule deliveries to start within the next 11 months
• Free shipping on all clubs
• "A+” rated by the BBB

Month Club Store, a part of the Food E Concepts brand family, has been delivering gourmet subscription boxes for almost 20 years, ranging from Bloody Mary Mix to Potato Chips. The company continues to have an "A+" rating from the Better Business Bureau, and no complaints have been filed there in the last 3 years.

They don't tell you enough about the BBQ sauces they send

However, when it comes to their BBQ sauce club, the excitement we might have felt for Month Club Store on reputation alone fizzles out. Instead of dishing out details about the sauces or sharing customer feedback, Month Club Store serves up a grainy image of past selections, leaving potential subscribers hungry for more. Don't get us wrong: there are some pretty tasty sauces and rubs shown there, from names you might already love like Big Rick's and Rufus Teague, but there's nothing to say if those were sent out in the last month or the last decade.

BBQ sauce club offers great value

We would like to be able to rave about this BBQ sauce club, because it's got some advantages over its rivals. For one, it's about as affordable as it gets: you'll only pay around $24.99 per month to get 2 full-sized sauces or 1 sauce and 1 rub/seasoning, and you choose if you want just sauces or sauces + seasonings. Considering that you get shipping for free on all subscriptions at Month Club Store, that makes the value of this BBQ sauce club much higher than most of the services on our list.

Flexible delivery scheduling

Also, you can opt to have deliveries come every 1-4 months, and you can set a start date anywhere from now up until 11 months in the future. That's a help for those of us who are forgetful and want to lock down our holiday gift-giving well in advance.

Gift-giving options

Speaking of gifts, Month Club Store gives you the chance to personalize a greeting and have it sent via email for free. Otherwise, you can pay $4.99 to have one printed and sent directly to the recipient or to you (to be given in person).

Where's the sizzle?

But, with no juicy details about the brands or the sauces beyond that one photo, and zero feedback from Month Club Store's customers, it's hard to get fired up about this BBQ sauce club. Month Club Store could really stand to turn up the heat, so to speak, with much more transparency about what people have gotten in previous boxes and some glimmer of engagement with their customers. We can't even say that this subscription is "all sizzle and no steak”, because frankly, there's not much sizzle to speak of.

Lower than average rating

We give Month Club Store's BBQ sauce club a lower than average rating. It's really affordable, and it could be an amazing option, but its rivals are doing a better job of showing off the goods.

Boost Your BBQ

• $34.99/month for 2 rubs + 1 sauce
• $7.99 shipping per delivery
• Get deliveries monthly, every 3 months, or every 6 months
• Save 5% when you choose month-to-month deliveries

Boost Your BBQ is a small family-run business based out of northwestern Pennsylvania. Their online barbecue supply store is dedicated to empowering individuals to take their BBQ passion to new heights. With roots as enthusiastic backyard competition BBQ cooks, they have a deep-seated love for outdoor cooking (and friendly contests). They decided to launch their store to provide not only competition cooks but also everyday grilling fans with access to the top-quality rubs, sauces, tools, and accessories that have fueled their own BBQ obsession. With a commitment to offering great products at great prices, Boost Your BBQ aims to make the joy of barbecue accessible to all.

First impressions aren't great

At first, we weren't sure that Boost Your BBQ is doing much business: there were no reviews of the BBQ sauce club, and hardly any for the a la carte rubs and sauces in the online store. The site's copyright was out of date by a year, and we wondered if anyone was even "home”.

Chat is live and they're open for business

But, fortunately, when we clicked the Chat button (admittedly with low expectations), we got a response within just a few minutes. We were able to confirm that yes, Boost Your BBQ is still in business. And, we were able to ask about repeats (if you should expect to get the same thing as your subscription carries on): the answer is "only if a long period of time passes”. So, you can rest assured that the variety of rubs and sauces you'll get in this club won't start to feel like a broken record.

2 rubs and a sauce in each box

So, what will you get from this BBQ sauce club? Each delivery has two competition-level BBQ rubs and one sauce. You might get Heath Riles Pecan Rub and Killer Hogs A.P. Rub with a bottle of Blues Hog Original BBQ sauce, or flavors from Sucklebusters, Oakridge BBQ, Plowboys BBQ, Meat Church, and many others.

Get deliveries monthly, quarterly, or every 6 months

The setup at Boost Your BBQ is a little different than some of the clubs we evaluated. Like most BBQ sauce clubs, you can subscribe to monthly deliveries and cancel at any time. They also have a 3- and 6-month plan, but rather than shipping you new rubs and sauces every month for those lengths of time, your deliveries will come every 3 months or every 6 months. (We wouldn't want you getting your hopes and your tastebuds up after your first delivery and then have to wait another 3 or 6 months!)

You'll pay around $40 per box

How about the cost? If you subscribe on the month-to-month plan, you'll pay $33.24 (a 5% discount over the regular price of $34.99 for the every-3-months and every-6-months subscription). Each box has a shipping fee of $7.99, bringing your total price to just over $40. That's a slight savings over the $50+ retail value promised with each delivery, and it does save you a trip to the store.

Not really worth what you'll spend

Is it worth it? Again, with no reviews on the Boost Your BBQ site itself, this sauce club doesn't exactly stand out. We were able to find a few places where the company has made its BBQ sauce subscription available outside of its own website, and the feedback was still not what we'd call abundant. While some subscribers have enjoyed getting it as a gift for loved ones or even for themselves, at least one person said that they were underwhelmed by the contents of the box. They pointed out that there was no value-add (like recipes, history of the sauce/rub makers), and it was just three things "they could have grabbed from the sale shelf at their Trader Joe's”. Not exactly a glowing review.

Room for improvement

As much as we enjoy supporting small businesses, Boost Your BBQ has some room to improve when it comes to their BBQ sauce club. It's more expensive than many of the rivals we've reviewed, without any corresponding value that we can see. You might do better shopping for individual rubs and sauces from the main store, to pick flavors and makers that you can't find near you. But, for a really robust, well-established BBQ sauce club, you'll want to look at the higher-ranked options on our list.

BBQ Rub Club

• 2 rubs or 1 rub + 1 sauce per box
• $24.97 per shipment
• $5 shipping fee per box
• Club is delivered month-to-month
• All shipments go out around the 28th of the month

BBQ Rub Club started in 2017, bringing some of the best BBQ rubs and sauces from award-winning pit masters right to your kitchen or grill. Each delivery comes with 2 rubs or one BBQ sauce and 1 rub.

Spin-to-win savings

Watch for a spin-to-win discount offer when you go to the BBQ Rub Club online store. You'll have to give them your name and email address to play, but you don't have to opt in to receiving emails to get the discount code. (Helpful hint: you'll get the discount code on the next screen, so you could always enter a fake name and email...)

What's actually in stock?

What brands and flavors could you get in your BBQ Rub Club box? We went to their online store to browse the a la carte options, in order to take a peek. But, the vast majority of the products there were marked as "sold out”, from the Suckle Busters Hoochie Mama BBQ Rub to the Three Little Pigs Touch of Cherry BBQ Rub in the Rubs section, and literally every item in the BBQ sauces section. We're not sure what they're putting in their subscription boxes for $24.95/month (plus $5 shipping), but apparently it's not any of those items.

Might have gone out of business

Unfortunately, we've had to drop BBQ Rub Club to the bottom of our list. Why? Other than the fact that the online store had a current site copyright date, it was hard to see any signs that the company is still doing much business. The most "recent” reviews we found dated back to 2022, and it was one comment after another of "I paid for a subscription and never got anything, and I couldn't reach BBQ Rub Club”.

No social media presence, no contact, nothing

Blog posts and social media accounts? Those went quiet in 2021. Even the "contact us” page kept looping us back to the landing page, without giving us anything other than email address for reaching out (or, alternately, sending a direct message on IG, where there were no signs of life for several years). Another victim of the pandemic? Perhaps.

Don't waste your time or money here

It's really too bad, because in its heyday, BBQ Rub Club had some pretty satisfied customers and shipped a solid variety of sauces, rubs, and more. But, apparently things have changed, and with so many other places you can go for a good BBQ sauce club, there's just not much point in sending your money into the void here and hoping you get something tasty in return. It's no surprise that BBQ Rub Club earns our lowest rating.