The sun has been shining for more than 4 days straight and the humidity has arrived. That means BBQ season is fast approaching! It’s time to dust off the grills and break out the charcoal for some good ‘ole outdoor cooking. Now, if you’re like my friends and me, you’ve actually been grilling all year – that’s right, even in the rain in the middle of winter we were out there grilling up some steaks! Whether you grill in the summer or year round, experience grillers know that the quality of your food relies on charcoal temperature, air circulation, cooking time, marinades and sauces!
KC Masterpiece has introduced two new flavors in preparation for this year’s grilling season. Original created back in 1978 in Kansas City (get it? KC Masterpiece = Kansas City Masterpiece,) KC Masterpiece has been creating delicious barbeque sauces, marinades and seasonings for over 30 years. Recently, they have added the new Smoky Bourbon Barbeque Sauce and the Spicy Mango Marinade to their product line-up. In addition to the new flavors, new KC Masterpiece product packaging hit the stores last month with an updated look and vibrant colors and pictures.
Already fans of KC Masterpiece (with stockpiles of KC Masterpiece BBQ Seasoning in their cabinets,) my friends were eager to test out the new KC Masterpiece sauces, so we scheduled a grilling date – rain or shine, where we would grill up some chicken, burgers and hot dogs to put these sauces to the test.
KC Masterpiece Spicy Mango Marinade
“Transport your taste buds to the tropics with a new, spicy mango marinade sure to make any meal pop. A delicious blend of ripe mangos, select spices and a hint of cayenne pepper, the marinade adds a flavorful kick to grilled chicken, pork or shrimp.”
When you first smell this, it smells surprisingly spicy. The official description says there’s a “hint” of pepper, but in smell, it’s more like “hit you in the face, the cayenne pepper is HERE!” You also catch whiffs of the mango flavor, but it’s very muted and doesn’t smell overly sweet or fruity. The texture of the marinade is similar to a syrup that oozes but isn’t too thick. I’m sure that the texture helps it to creep into every crevice of the meat you are marinating while still being thick enough to stick to the meat a little bit. Tasting the marinade right out of the bottle I thought the cayenne pepper was pretty strong – stronger than I expected – and it seemed to be more prominent than the mango flavor, which was like a deep fruit flavor.
I’ll admit that after smelling and tasting the marinade, we were all a little apprehensive – it just wasn’t what we were expecting. Ever the diligent testers, though, we used the KC Masterpiece Spicy Mango Marinade to marinate some chicken breasts. As directed, we let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you want more flavor, you can let your meat marinate longer and also baste the meats while they’re being cooked.
After the chicken came off the grill all apprehension disappeared with the first bite. All of the strong spiciness and the subtle mango-ness somehow transformed into the perfect blend of flavors. The flavor wasn’t too strong or too spicy and resulted in a chicken that had a subtle tropical flavor with a kick to it. I thought that the chicken tasted nothing like how the marinade smelled, and tasted delicious. The Spicy Mango chicken disappeared quickly and a couple of the testers declared this chicken the best of the night.
KC Masterpiece Smoky Bourbon Barbeque Sauce
The perfect blend of rich tomato, molasses and spices is getting spiked ā bourbon has been added to the original flavor for a smoky, sweet taste to which you just may want to raise a glass.
The KC Masterpiece Smoky Bourbon Barbeque Sauce smells almost like how you would expect it to smell. It has a strong BBQ flavor but I was a little worried that I couldn’t smell any of smokiness. It seemed to almost have a sweet and sour smell, which is probably due to the sweetness of the molasses and tomatoes next to the bourbon. The missing smoky flavor magically appears when you taste the sauce followed by a more subtle sweet barbeque flavor. The sauce is very, very thick to help ensure that it sticks to the meat while it’s on the grill. KC recommends that you baste your meats with the sauce in the final 5-10 minutes of cooking.
We tried the KC Masterpiece Smoky Bourbon Barbeque Sauce on both chicken and burgers. Unfortunately (or fortunately) the burgers were grabbed and eaten so fast, I didn’t have an opportunity to take a picture of them with the sauce on them. However, I was able to grab a picture of the chicken.
You can see that this chicken came out a lot darker than the Spicy Mango marinade. It had a wonderful BBQ flavor to it, but I thought that the Smoky Bourbon sauce really shined on the burgers. Once again, all of the flavors – barbeque, smoke, and bourbon – seemed to find their harmony during the cooking process, infusing the beef burger with a wonderful overall barbeque experience. Neither flavor was too strong or too weak, and the flavors worked themselves into the meat so that each bite had a burst of the Smoky Bourbon sauce.
KC Masterpiece really helped to make our cookout a delicious experience by providing new flavors to try with our grilling meats. If you want to add a little bit of oomph to your food this summer, or throughout the year, then take a look at KC Masterpiece. KC Masterpiece sauces, marinades and seasonings are available in stores and grocery stores nationwide for $1.89 to $3.49 (depending on size and product.) For more information about KC Masterpiece and any of their products, please visit www.KCMasterpiece.com.
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The Prize: 5 winners will each receive one bottle of the two new KC Masterpieces flavors – Smoky Bourbon and Spicy Mango!
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I would love to try the Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce on some Boneless Pork Ribs. Yum!
I would love to try the Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce on some Boneless Pork Ribs. Yum!
I want to try the smokey bourbon sauce on some grilled chicken with rice!six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I want to try the smokey bourbon sauce on some grilled chicken with rice!
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I'd love to try the Roasted Garlic Balsamic Marinade on steaks! I'm always looking for a new marinade to try with steaks!!
I'd love to try the Roasted Garlic Balsamic Marinade on steaks! I'm always looking for a new marinade to try with steaks!!
[email protected] I like the Ginger Teriyaki Marinade and I'd use it on my chicken.
[email protected] I like the Ginger Teriyaki Marinade and I'd use it on my chicken.
I would love the spicy Mango or Roasted Garlic Balsamic Marinade on steaks. yum!
I would love the spicy Mango or Roasted Garlic Balsamic Marinade on steaks. yum!
I like the Hickory Brown sugar KC Masterpiece sauce on pork: It's delicious!
I like the Hickory Brown sugar KC Masterpiece sauce on pork: It's delicious!
Smoky Bourbon on Chicken
Smoky Bourbon on Chicken
I would use the hot and spicy on chicken that I grill out.[email protected]
I would use the hot and spicy on chicken that I grill out.
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I'd like to try the Honey Teriyaki. I'd like to try it on chicken/bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'd like to try the Honey Teriyaki. I'd like to try it on chicken/
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MESQUITE ON RIBS AND CHICKEN, DO A SOUTHWEST B-B-Q WITH COWBOY RANCH BEANS AND POTATOE SALAD ETC
MESQUITE ON RIBS AND CHICKEN, DO A SOUTHWEST B-B-Q WITH COWBOY RANCH BEANS AND POTATOE SALAD ETC
I woudl love to use the KC MasterpieceĀ® Chipotle & Lime Marina on some chicken!
smokey bourbon sauce- on ribs
smokey bourbon sauce- on ribs
I would like to try the Mesquite on chicken
I would like to try the Mesquite on chicken
the bourbon on ribs.
the bourbon on ribs.
I would like to try the hickory brown sugar and I know it sounds strange but I would use it on french fries.
I would like to try the hickory brown sugar and I know it sounds strange but I would use it on french fries.
I want to try the Sweet & Tangy sauce on chicken!
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I would love to try the KC MasterpieceĀ® Honey Teriyaki Marinade on chicken.
I would love to try the KC MasterpieceĀ® Honey Teriyaki Marinade on chicken.
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I would love to try the Hickory Brown Sugar.[email protected]
I would love to try the Hickory Brown Sugar.
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We love the Carribean Jerk marinade. Yummy!
We love the Carribean Jerk marinade. Yummy!
I woudl love to use the KC MasterpieceĀ® Chipotle & Lime Marina on some chicken!
I'd love to try the Ginger Teriyaki marinade on chicken.
I'd love to try the Ginger Teriyaki marinade on chicken.
I want to try the Sweet & Tangy sauce on chicken!
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I'd like to try the Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce on some boneless pork chops. I actually wanted to try the Ginger Teriyaki but decided not to repeat what the person in front of me had. Oh Heck, I want to try them both!
I'd like to try the Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce on some boneless pork chops.
I actually wanted to try the Ginger Teriyaki but decided not to repeat what the person in front of me had. Oh Heck, I want to try them both!
I would use the Smoky Bourbon on ribs.
I would use the Smoky Bourbon on ribs.
I'd try the hickory brown sugar on steak tips….mmmm I'm getting so hungry and it's only 9:42am
I'd try the hickory brown sugar on steak tips….mmmm I'm getting so hungry and it's only 9:42am
I would llove the original on grilled chicken.denise_22315 at yahoo dot com
I would llove the original on grilled chicken.
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Garlic and Herb marinade on Pork Chops! mmmmm š
Garlic and Herb marinade on Pork Chops! mmmmm š
I'd like to try the roasted garlic balsamic marinade!
I'd like to try the roasted garlic balsamic marinade!
Had major problems trying to do this yesterday…I love the Hickory Brown Sugar
Had major problems trying to do this yesterday…I love the Hickory Brown Sugar
I would use smokey Bourban on pork chops.
I would use smokey Bourban on pork chops.
I would use the Chipotle and Lime Marinade on chicken! Yum!
I would use the Chipotle and Lime Marinade on chicken! Yum!
The garlic and herb marinade on chicken that we'd cook out on the grill.Winterbreeze85 at yahoo dot com
The garlic and herb marinade on chicken that we'd cook out on the grill.
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I want honey bar b que for chicken
I want honey bar b que for chicken
smokey bourbon sauce on chops
smokey bourbon sauce on chops
Hot and Spicy BBQ sauce on ribs
Hot and Spicy BBQ sauce on ribs
The garlic and herb marinade for some boneless chicken breasts sounds amazing. I would really like to try it out!
The garlic and herb marinade for some boneless chicken breasts sounds amazing. I would really like to try it out!
I've tried several of the marinades and they have all been great. We use the Caribbean Jerk on shrimp kabobs.
I've tried several of the marinades and they have all been great. We use the Caribbean Jerk on shrimp kabobs.
i absolutely LOVE the caribbean jerk for steak and chicken
i absolutely LOVE the caribbean jerk for steak and chicken
I'd like to try the new Smoky Bourbon Barbeque Sauce on chicken
I'd like to try the new Smoky Bourbon Barbeque Sauce on chicken
SMOKEY BOURBON ON STEAKS
SMOKEY BOURBON ON STEAKS
The lemon pepper marinade would be great on chicken.Thanks for the giveaway.
The lemon pepper marinade would be great on chicken.
Thanks for the giveaway.
We love the Lemon Pepper Marinade on Chicken
We love the Lemon Pepper Marinade on Chicken
I would most like to try the chipotle and lime marinade on a london broil.
I would most like to try the chipotle and lime marinade on a london broil.
KC MasterpieceĀ® Chipotle & Lime Marinade on some chicken & steak fajitasThanks for the giveaway >^..^<
KC MasterpieceĀ® Chipotle & Lime Marinade on some chicken & steak fajitas
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
I'd like to try the Ginger Teryaki on salmon
I'd like to try the Ginger Teryaki on salmon
Chipotle & Lime and I would use it on Shrimp.
Chipotle & Lime and I would use it on Shrimp.
smoky bourbon on veggies thanks
smoky bourbon on veggies thanks
smoky bourbon on chicken
smoky bourbon on chicken
I've tried their original sauce and it's very good. The Smoky Bourbon sounds delicious!
I've tried their original sauce and it's very good. The Smoky Bourbon sounds delicious!
I'll use mesquite and it'll go on chicken.
I'll use mesquite and it'll go on chicken.
I'd like to try KC's Sweet and Tangy bbq sauce on a slab of baby back ribs.
I'd like to try KC's Sweet and Tangy bbq sauce on a slab of baby back ribs.
I would use the Hot N Spicy on chicken wings done in the oven
I would use the Hot N Spicy on chicken wings done in the oven
KC MasterpieceĀ® Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce on grilled chicken
KC MasterpieceĀ® Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce on grilled chicken
I'd like the Sweet And Tangy on pork chops!
I'd like the Sweet And Tangy on pork chops!
lemon pepper on some chicken
lemon pepper on some chicken
I would like to try the Honey Teriyaki. I would use this on chicken. I think it may be good for chicken that would go on a salad. š
I would like to try the Honey Teriyaki. I would use this on chicken. I think it may be good for chicken that would go on a salad. š
i want to try the bourbon on fries!
i want to try the bourbon on fries!
Smoky bourbon on porkchops
Smoky bourbon on porkchops
I would marinate Mahi Mahi in the chipotle lime mardinade. yum!
I would marinate Mahi Mahi in the chipotle lime mardinade. yum!
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I'd like to try the ginger teriyake marinade on chicken.
I'd like to try the ginger teriyake marinade on chicken.
Roasted Garlic Balsamic Marinade on my chicken….mmmm
Roasted Garlic Balsamic Marinade on my chicken….mmmm
I would love to try the Chipoltle and Lime marinade on Burgersjason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
I would love to try the Chipoltle and Lime marinade on Burgers
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
I would use the Hickory Brown Sugar on baby back ribs! Thanks!
I would use the Hickory Brown Sugar on baby back ribs! Thanks!
I want to try the spicy mango on country style pork ribs!
I want to try the spicy mango on country style pork ribs!
I like Smokey Bourbon on pork.
I like Smokey Bourbon on pork.
I'd like the Garlic and Herb marinade on Spare ribs!
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I would like to use the Mesquite BBQ sauce on pork chops.
I would like to use the Mesquite BBQ sauce on pork chops.
I'd use the Carribean Jerk to make Jerk Chicken. [email protected]
I'd use the Carribean Jerk to make Jerk Chicken. [email protected]
I'd like to try the Honey Barbeque Sauce on chicken.
I'd like to try the Honey Barbeque Sauce on chicken.
Chipotle and Lime; it would be used on chicken on the barbecue!
Chipotle and Lime; it would be used on chicken on the barbecue!
I would use the Smoky Bourbon on T bone steaks.
I would use the Smoky Bourbon on T bone steaks.
I would try the Steakhouse marinade on a nice filet. Thanks!
I would try the Steakhouse marinade on a nice filet. Thanks!
I'd like the Garlic and Herb marinade on Spare ribs!electricisland(at)gmail.com
I'd like to try the spicy bourbon on some steak.
I'd like to try the spicy bourbon on some steak.
would like to try the ginger teriyaki marinade on some pork chops
would like to try the ginger teriyaki marinade on some pork chops
Ginger Teriyaki Marinade on chicken and veggies
Ginger Teriyaki Marinade on chicken and veggies
I would use the caribbean jerk marinade on my chicken!!ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
I would use the caribbean jerk marinade on my chicken!!
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Wow. Did not know about the spicy mango marinade — would love to try it on chicken. We also like the chipotle & lime on chicken for fajitas.
Wow. Did not know about the spicy mango marinade — would love to try it on chicken. We also like the chipotle & lime on chicken for fajitas.
I used Hickery Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce on country style pork ribs.
I used Hickery Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce on country style pork ribs.
KC MasterpieceĀ® Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce on grilled chicken
KC MasterpieceĀ® Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce on grilled chicken
Ginger Teriyaki Marinade on Boneless Pork Chops
Ginger Teriyaki Marinade on Boneless Pork Chops
i would like to try the KC MasterpieceĀ® Spiced Caribbean Jerk Marinade and use it to make Caribbean Island Chicken
i would like to try the KC MasterpieceĀ® Spiced Caribbean Jerk Marinade and use it to make Caribbean Island Chicken
I'd use the KC Masterpiece Mesquite on chicken.
I'd use the KC Masterpiece Mesquite on chicken.
I would love to try the Honey BBQ sauce on chicken. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to try the Honey BBQ sauce on chicken. Thanks for the giveaway!
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The Roasted Garlic Balsamic Marinade on Quorn ( vegetarian chicken breasts ) YUMMMM…GOod luck to all who enter
The Roasted Garlic Balsamic Marinade on Quorn ( vegetarian chicken breasts ) YUMMMM…GOod luck to all who enter
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i would love the KC MasterpieceĀ® Steak Seasoning on a nice juicy porterhouse steak š
i would love the KC MasterpieceĀ® Steak Seasoning on a nice juicy porterhouse steak š
http://huggr1960.blogspot.com/2010/05/httpwww.html Posted on my blog. I do not know if I ever do this right….good luck to all anyway
I'd like to try the caribbean jerk marinade
I'd like to try the caribbean jerk marinade
Hickory brown sugar bbq sauce on steak.
Hickory brown sugar bbq sauce on steak.
I would put the Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce on baby back ribs.
I would put the Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce on baby back ribs.
I would like the spicy mango on chicken breasts.
I would like the spicy mango on chicken breasts.
Hey DD, sorry if I filled out the form twice, I wasn't sure if I did or not, and wanted to make sure my bonus entries counted!
Hey DD, sorry if I filled out the form twice, I wasn't sure if I did or not, and wanted to make sure my bonus entries counted!