The Famous Texas Ranch That Makes Affordable Yet Delicious BBQ Sauces

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Everything is bigger in Texas, from the wide expanse of the blue sky to The Oasis, its largest restaurant. The 6666 Ranch — also known as Four Sixes – is a historic ranch that definitely fits that oversized bill. Founded in 1870, when "Burk" Burnett invested in 100 head of cattle, it now encompasses over a quarter-million acres in West Texas, which sees ranch workers raising both Angus beef cattle and famed quarter horses.

After the death of Burnett's great-granddaughter, Anne Marion, a group led by "Yellowstone" T.V. creator and producer Taylor Sheridan purchased the Four Sixes ranch in 2022. They decided to bring the culinary traditions for which Four Sixes was known to the public and thus created 6666 Flavors, a line of seasonings and sauces. This includes Taylor Sheridan's Original Cowboy Seasoning, a Texas-style BBQ rub, but it also features three distinct and delicious BBQ sauces for all the slathering you desire: Top Hand Hickory, Straight Sixes Spicy, and Wagon Boss Original. We love the fact that these BBQ sauces are easily available at retailers like Walmart and Amazon, and we definitely love the price: currently, around seven bucks a bottle. What we really adore, however, is the quality of these affordable sauces. They earn high marks for flavor and versatility, two things that especially count in a BBQ sauce. We recently learned how to turn French dressing into BBQ sauce, but there's no need to tweak a product that's already as solid as the Four Sixes sauces.

When the Four Sixes Ranch joined forces with B&G Foods to release the 6666 Flavors line, the point of the partnership was to capture the flavors that real cowboys would experience after a long day of ranching in Texas. On Amazon, consistently high ratings for the products reveal the fact that the companies succeeded in the mission of bringing authentic, delicious Texas flavor to home cooks. "If you're looking for a rich, smoky, and perfectly balanced BBQ sauce, the 6666 Four Sixes Top Hand Hickory BBQ Sauce is a must-try!," one review raved, while another praised the sauces for being free of additives like preservatives and soy. Another Amazon reviewer of the spicy version of the BBQ sauce echoed the sentiment: "Good BBQ sauce without all the crazy ingredients." A look at said ingredients reveals that the components are mostly foods you can pronounce, including peppers, tomato paste, molasses, and vinegar.

Four Sixes recommends mixing its BBQ sauces into meatloaf, smothering grilled or smoked meats with them, or incorporating them into baked beans, but those who have tasted the sauces agree that they are delicious enough for straight dipping. Chicken tenders or French fries are all you need to sop up the sauce, but you can also serve it alongside steak. You have plenty of options with a great BBQ sauce, and the products by the legendary Four Sixes Ranch are no exception.