Stand-Alone Sauces

The secret to being well dressed is mastering the art of accessorizing. A single strand of pearls can turn that SBD (Simple Black Dress) into a sartorial masterpiece. So it is with barbecue. Following are some of the best sauces to accessorize yours—whether the food served is simply grilled or lengthily smoked. In contrast to the sauces starting, these are stand-alone: You don’t use them for slathering or basting; you serve them alongside grilled vegetables, seafood, or meats.