Barbeque sauce is the secret behind every mouthwatering barbecue. The unique blend of flavors that tickle the taste buds, the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. Every sauce is unique, and today, we're diving into an exciting journey with a man who has perfected the craft. Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston of St. Louis in Tune have a fascinating conversation with the creator behind Freddie Lee's Gourmet Sauce and the Ghetto Sauce, Freddie Lee himself.
Freddie Lee began his entrepreneurial journey as a hobby. A retired construction worker, he started grilling and experimenting with sauces 45 years ago. As his unique sauce became popular among friends and family, he realized the potential in his hobby. The plunge into turning this hobby into a successful business was a leap of faith, as Lee described it. Today, his sauces have gained national recognition and are available in over 1,000 stores in the United States and Jamaica.
A Gourmet, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Sauce for All Seasons
All of Freddie Lee's sauces are gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and free from high fructose corn syrup. The original name, Ghetto Sauce, has a cultural significance and sense of origin for Lee. However, due to negative connotations associated with the term ‘ghetto,’ the politically correct name ‘American Gourmet Sauce’ is predominately used in certain markets.
The Quest for the Perfect Taste
What makes these sauces stand out? According to Freddie Lee, it's the unique blend of ingredients and the love he puts into making them. Each sauce has a unique tangy, sweet, boastful flavor that tantalizes your taste buds and adds a twist of delight to any meal.
An Array of Options for Food Exploration
Freddie Lee’s Sauces are excellent marinades for meat and enrich the flavor of various dishes, from traditional barbecue, spaghetti, sloppy joes, soups, and chilis to the unconventional Bloody Mary spice. 
The Final Word
Freddie Lee's Gourmet Sauces offer more than a taste for good barbeque—it's a
