I was so excited to hear that Guy Fieri had introduced a new line of barbeque sauces and salsas. Three out of the four barbeque sauces are gluten-free and all the salsas are gluten-free. Here is some info direct from the press release.

(BOARDMAN, OHIO) June 1, 2011 - Chef Guy Fieri, star of Food Network shows “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and “Guy’s Big Bite” has introduced his first ever line of three gluten-free barbeque sauces, along with a line of gluten-free salsas.  The chef, restauratuer and bestselling author is bringing his rockin’ flavors to supermarkets across America, as well as serving them up in his restaurants, Johnny Garlic’s California Pasta Grill and Tex Wasabi’s Rock-n-Roll Sushi BBQ.

The three gluten-free Guy Fieri barbeque sauces contain no fat, cholesterol or high fructose corn syrup. “I’ve eaten barbeque all over the country, so when I developed these sauces, I drew inspiration from coast to coast,” says Fieri, the barbeque enthusiast and author of the new book, New York Times best-seller Guy Fieri Food. “These sauces add big, off da hook flavor, whether you’re craving a smoky, sweet, or tangy twist.”

I immediately thought of my cousin, Blythe Chavarria, who is a BIG fan of Guy Fieri.  We live 100 miles apart but decided to meet about halfway at her sister’s house, my cousin Tracy. I showed up to the house and Blythe anxiously greeted me with her Guy Fieri t-shirt on. She and her husband had recently seen him in Crown Point, IN.  Blythe could not wait to get her hands on his sauces and salsas! My cousin Tracy had some pulled pork leftover so the timing was perfect for us to try the barbeque sauces on it.

The three flavors I tried were : Bourbon Brown Sugar Barbeque Sauce: Sweet and Sticky, Carolina #6 Barbeque Sauce and Marinade:  Mop and Slop and Kansas City Barbeque Sauce: Smoky & Sweet.

My hands-down favorite of the three (as was Blythe’s) was the Bourbon Brown Sugar Barbeque Sauce: Sweet and Sticky. I liked the thicker consistency of this sauce and the bourbon, black pepper and garlic really gave it a kick. It also has pineapple juice and orange juice, which give it a nice sweet flavor.  Out of the kindness of my heart, I gave Blythe the bottle to take home. She was in Heaven.

Next we tried the Kansas City Barbeque Sauce: Smoky & Sweet. Blythe and I decided that we definitely liked the Bourbon Brown Sugar on the pulled pork much better but I really loved the smoky flavor of this sauce. It also has apple cider vinegar and a little black pepper. This really is a sauce that you could use on just about everything.

I later tried The Carolina #6: Mop and Slop at home. This sauce is better as a marinade because it doesn’t have the thicker consistency as the Bourbon Brown Sugar. I did use it to marinate some chicken and liked the flavor but not quite as much as the Bourbon Brown Sugar.  The apple cider vinegar and little bit of cayenne pepper gave it a more tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend as a marinade for chicken.

There are four salsas as well: 7 Pepper Salsa: Burn Baby Burn, Chipotle Salsa: Da $pice is Right, Original Salsa: Old Skool, Salsa Verde: Green & Mean.  I brought the Original Salsa and the Salsa Verde to my cousin’s for all to try. I really like my salsa hot so although the Original Salsa is tasty, I was hoping for more kick. I’m not much into Salsa Verde but my cousin Blythe’s hubby Vic loved it so I let them take it home to enjoy.

The Salsa Verde is a mild salsa made with poblano and green peppers with zesty lime and a pinch of cumin. The Original Salsa is a medium salsa, made with red bell pepper, yellow pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro and lime juice.

Later at home I tried the 7 Pepper Salsa and the Chipotle Salsa.  First up, I couldn’t wait to try the 7 Pepper Salsa. Ok, now we’re talking! This is a HOT salsa made with habanero and red bell peppers with tomato, lime, garlic and cilantro. Has just the kick I love and I can honestly say is one of the best if not THE best hot salsa I have ever tried. Way to go, Guy!

The Chipotle Salsa is a medium salsa but I really loved the smoky flavor. That is really what hit me first. It is also made with tomato, garlic and lime and jalapeno peppers. Outstanding!

I would definitely go to The Food Network store and order up some today and watch for Guy Fieri’s barbeque sauces and salsas in a supermarket near you. We are still in the midst of summer, plenty of great grilling time left! Enjoy!Tweet