# Cayenne-Spiced BBQ Sauces Buddy’s bar-b-q is Adding a New Blazin’ bar-b-q sauce By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-08-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazin-barbq-sauce References: [fsrmagazine](https://www.fsrmagazine.com/industry-news/buddys-bar-b-q-launches-first-new-sauce-flavor-in-52-years/)  You'll definitely want to visit Tennessee’s favorite bar-b-q joint, [Buddy’s bar-b-q](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintermint-shake), this summer because the chain has just unveiled a smoky and spicy new Blazin’ bar-b-q sauce – the brand's first new bar-b-q sauce flavor in 52 years! Right now, all of Buddy’s 19 locations in East Tennessee are serving up the brand's new Blazin’ bar-b-q sauce. This sauce is similar to the brand's original Buddy’s original bar-b-q sauce, but the addition of some extra seasonings and a cayenne pepper profile takes the sauce up an extra notch. If you can handle the heat, [Buddy's Blazin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yardbird-pizza)’ bar-b-q sauce is best enjoyed on the brand's Pork Sandwich, Beef Brisket, or Smoky Dawg for some extra tangy and smoky flavor. The brand even notes that it's Blazin’ bar-b-q sauce makes a great dipping sauce for its Chili & Cheese Hawg Back Fries. Image Credit: Buddy’s bar-b-q; @buddysbarbq on Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spicy Sauce Enhancements:** Brands are innovating with traditional BBQ sauces by adding bold, spicy ingredients like cayenne to attract adventurous eaters. - **Menu Diversity Expansion:** Restaurants are broadening their appeal by incorporating versatile new sauces, capable of complementing multiple menu items. - **Regional Flavor Revamping:** Local eateries are modernizing their long-standing recipes with contemporary twists to stay relevant and exciting to both new and regular patrons. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The introduction of cayenne-spiced BBQ sauces signifies a growing consumer interest in bold and diverse flavor profiles. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants are seeking to innovate their menus with unique condiments to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. - **Regional Heritage Cuisine:** Locally-owned eateries are refreshing traditional recipes to combine nostalgic flavors with contemporary preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-ones-bbq.md) - [Sweet BBQ Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-bbq-blaze.md) - [Fiery Restaurant Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wablaze-sauce.md) - [Reduced-Sugar BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabaero-bbq-sauce.md) - [Collaborative Barbecue Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-bbq.md) - [Country Musician BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennessee-style-bbq-sauce.md) - [Multi-Pepper Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazin-knockout.md) - [Comforting Macaroni Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-mac-cheese.md) - [Collaboration Bourbon Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulleit-bourbon-bbq-sauce.md)