Aldi Burman’s Gold BBQ Sauce Review
Author’s Note: As always, these are my own weird little opinions. I wasn’t paid to write this review. I have no affiliation with Aldi.
Going for the Gold, but getting Silver.
I wrote a little bit about why Aldi is a great place to buy sauces in my guide to what I buy at Aldi as a single person on a budget. I’ve been especially impressed so far by the new lines of Aldi BBQ sauces.
Yes, that’s “lines.” Plural. Oddly, Aldi has at least three different store-brand “lines” of BBQ, all under the “Burman’s” label. The cheapest version is about $1.49 and has high fructose corn syrup as the first ingredient. The other two are in the $3-4 range, and don’t have any corn syrup at all. This Burman’s Gold BBQ is in the middle, at $2.99 per bottle.
So, this is my second-favorite BBQ sauce. What’s my first-favorite? Well, it’s actually this “Kansas City” flavor; check out my review if you wanna know why.
Second place is still pretty good. You know. Well, mom would say so, at least.
What’s the flavor profile?
What I like about this sauce is the prominent mustard flavor. In fact, mustard is the third ingredient. AND there’s additional “ground mustard seed” listed separately. If you don’t adore mustard, maybe this isn’t the sauce for you! It tastes like a hybrid mustard-BBQ sauce combo. Mustard is my favorite condiment in the world, so I was delighted.
It also has a strong tangy flavor. In fact, this is one of the most distinctly tangy BBQ sauces I’ve tried. The vinegar bite is sharp, but not overwhelming. It’s the kind of twang you feel in your nose before it hits your tongue.
A big bonus is that there’s way more flavor than sweetness. In fact, the first ingredient is tomato puree. Compared to Aldi’s Kansas City flavor, this one has less of the sweet, sultry clove-nutmeg spice-fest, and more savory twang. I can taste the paprika, and very slightly, the hickory smoke flavor, too.
More flavor, less sugar.
Because of the rich flavor, I used less of it on my food. I’m serious. I was satisfied with a smaller amount. If you eat BBQ sauce primarily for the sweetness, maybe this won’t work for you. But I eat it for the flavor. So, more flavor = less sauce. If you’re watching your sugar intake, this might be a great sauce to try.
How sweet is it?
It has less sugar per serving than comparable BBQ sauces, including other Aldi sauces. In fact, a serving has just 10 grams of sugar. Comparable big-brand sauces often have 12-16 grams of sugar per serving. Aldi’s version still has plenty of sweetness, however. And sugar is the second ingredient.
Is it spicy?
This is not a spicy sauce. There’s really no discernable heat. In fact, none of the Aldi BBQ sauces I’ve tried so far have had any significant spiciness. The only one with a slight heat is Aldi’s Hot Honey BBQ sauce. Sounds like their corporate sauce-wizards have a hole to fill in the product line, eh? (They do have some spicy Asian BBQ sauces, such as Bulgogi Sauce, which I haven’t tried yet. Let me know if you have.)
Is it thick or syrupy?
It’s thick enough to coat dipped items, but thin enough to easily pour. It has a rich opacity from all the spices. In fact, it does have a sort of “golden” undertone, from the mustards and turmeric. Hence, the name? There are visible bits of pepper and other spice fragments, too.
How did I use my BBQ sauce?
I ate mine with naughty comfort food, like these crispy fish sticks from Trident Seafood. And on these mini Corn Dogs from Foster Farms. The usual suspects. This is a great sauce for hamburgers, since the mustard flavor is already incorporated.
Ingredients in Burman’s Gold BBQ Sauce from Aldi
Here are the ingredients, from the label:
- Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste)
- Cane Sugar
- Yellow Mustard (Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Tumeric, Paprika)
- White Vinegar
- Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor
- Molasses
- Salt
- Corn Starch
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Caramel Color
- Paprika Powder
- Ground Mustard Seed
- Xanthan Gum
- Black Pepper
Nutrition Facts
A serving is 2 tablespoons and contains 50 calories. You get 0 grams fat and 0 grams protein. There are 12 grams total carbs, of which 10 grams are sugars (10 grams “added sugars”), and less than 1 gram of fiber. There’s 11% your daily value of sodium per serving.
Price and Servings
The 15 ounce bottle cost $2.99 at my local Aldi. Since there are 13 servings per bottle, each serving costs 23 cents.
Shelf Life
The “best by” date on my bottle allowed 1.5 years to consume this, unopened. According to the USDA, condiment sauces like BBQ should be consumed within 6 months of opening, and stored in the refrigerator.
Dramatic Conclusion
I’m impressed by Aldi’s sauce contributions so far, but especially by their BBQ sauces. If you prefer rich, savory flavor with maximum mustard twang, this is the sauce to try.
On my highly accurate “Awesome-o-Meter,” this sauce scores an enthusiastic “Yaaas.”
The End.
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