The Sauce
Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Grab a bottle of American Royal award-winning BBQ sauce from small-town Kansas.
Our legacy
Greg and Donna Beverlin created The Sauce in 1989, the same year they opened Hillsdale Bank Bar B-Q. The restaurant officially closed in 2015 due to the passing of cofounder Donna Beverlin. She met each guest with a big smile and warm welcome. Her presence was irreplaceable.
While the restaurant is no longer open, the legacy of Hillsdale Bank Bar B-Q lives on. Greg continues to make The Sauce in the same bank building and lives by the same motto: “You work hard and stay honest, and good things will always come back to you.”
Award-winning BBQ sauce. Hand-bottled since 1989.
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LIVES UP TO THE LABEL
“Its smooth, full-bodied tomato base marries Kansas City sweetness with complementary sour notes, hickory smoke, and pepper. Truly lives up to the label—The Sauce.”
— Kansas City Barbeque Judge Ardie Davis
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ONE OF THE ALL-TIME GREATS
“This is one of the all-time best BBQ sauces. Many people call me the Sauce Bauce because my fridge is filled with sauces of all kinds and I like to make blends with each meal. Not with Hillsdale Bank. Truly delicious in both regular and spicy variant. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”
— Benjamin Morgan
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THE SAUCE!
“I grew up with the sauce in my house and used it on everything from BBQ to eggs and just about anything you can think of! I like to use it as a finishing sauce on my smoked meats and when people ask me what kind of sauce it is, I tell them it’s The Sauce!”
— Jon Blumhhorst
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BEST SAUCE EVER!
“Who says barbecue sauce isn’t for vegetarians? I slather this stuff on everything—tofu, potatoes, pizza. I can honestly say The Sauce is hands down the best I’ve ever had. It’s a staple in my pantry for sure! LOVE IT!!!”
— Nicole Baptista
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WOW!
“I've tried all their sauces and absolutely love them! Brings back memories of eating delicious barbecue with the family. ❤️ Simply the best!”
— Debbie Welch
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DA SAUCE
“As a Chicagoan (Da Bears!) I believe in a tasty sauce for any event (football, Sunday dinners, tailgating for both), the regular SAUCE is tasty. Doesn't overpower. Complements your meat. Complements your soul. Very savory and it's not afraid to tell you that. I like this sauce better than the Hot - only since I'm a wuss. However, no matter what your tastes are, you can't lose with Hillsdale! — Dave Sorrel