When it comes to barbecue sauces, there’s something special about a vinegar-based sauce. Unlike thick, sweet, ketchup-heavy sauces, this one is all about bold, tangy flavors with a punch of heat.

There's probably no one alive who knows the reason, 100 percent, for absolute certain. Why did Bob Gibson come up with the idea of using mayonnaise with vinegar in a barbecue sauce for smoked chicken?

Buy according to how you plan to use the sauce. A tomato-based barbecue sauce is a good all-purpose sauce, vinegar-based sauces are ideal for marinating meat, and those with a mustard base are ...