Championship Recipe

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Sauce & Hickory Duo

This is the hickory-forward rub that built Arkansas Trav'ler championship rib plates in the 1980s and '90s. Jim used it to win in Ireland and Memphis. Lee and Michael learned to apply it as kids in 1989 — now it's yours.

Original Sauce Beautiful plus Spice Beautiful Hickory — glaze and crust in one box. Ships July 9, 2026.

$15.99 $17.99
Pre-order open. Pre-orders are open now through Monday, July 13, 2026 while supplies last. Fulfillment begins Tuesday, July 14, 2026. All packages ship on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

One size per bottle — order singles or cases of 6 and 12.

  • Made in Arkansas by Jim Quessenberry's sons
  • Original 1980s championship recipes
  • Ships nationwide

Original sauce meets Hickory rub — the rib-night pairing. Crust with Spice Beautiful Hickory, finish with Sauce Beautiful Original.

Two jars, zero backorders. Both components are in the in-stock championship lineup.

Championship Legacy

By Lee & Michael Quessenberry — continuing the exact recipes of two-time World Champion Pitmaster Jim Quessenberry and the Arkansas Trav'ler Cooking Team. Same championship flavors. Same small-batch approach. Same "We put the Q in BBQ!" attitude.