Melvin’s BBQ, credited with introducing South Carolina’s signature mustard-based barbecue sauce to the Lowcountry and beyond, has released two new original sauce flavors — Sweet Red and Vinegar — along with refreshed packaging for its fan favorites, Original Golden Secret and Southern Red.
All four sauces now come in larger 16-ounce bottles and are available for purchase online at melvinsbbq.com. A two-pack sells for $15, and a four-pack is available for $30 — a gift-worthy option for barbecue lovers this holiday season.
The new lineup expands the ways fans can bring a taste of Melvin’s pit-smoked legacy home.
The lineup includes:
• Original Golden Secret: The tangy, mustard-based sauce that put South Carolina barbecue on the map.
• Southern Red: A bold, savory tomato-based sauce that balances sweetness with spice.
• Sweet Red (new): A sweeter twist on the classic tomato-based barbecue sauce, ideal for ribs or chicken.
• Vinegar (new): A zesty Carolina-style vinegar sauce that adds a flavorful kick to pulled pork.
“These sauces are the foundation of who we are,” said David Bessinger, third-generation pitmaster and owner of Melvin’s BBQ. “Our family recipe for Golden Secret has been passed down for generations, and we’re excited to share two new flavors that our customers have never had the chance to enjoy at home until now.”