Barbecue cooked low and slow. The word barbecue reported is from the natives of the Caribbean "barbacoa" a method for smoking meat over coals. Also passed through the years is a cajun phrase of French origin "de barbe a queue" meaning from snout to tail. Regardless of the words origin, all barbecue today begins with Montebello Kitchens Virginia Barbecue Sauce

Seasoned tomatoes, onions, red chilies, our house spices and apple butter makes this sauce extraordinary. We use all regionally grown apples to create our apple butter that sweetens this delightful sauce.You will not be disappointed with this sauce!

Ingredients: tomato puree made form red ripe tomatoes, apple butter made from regionally grown apples, apple juice, cider vinegar, brown sugar, granulated onion, granulated garlic,, seasoning, and salt

Celebrating our Involvement

While we passionately spread the news about our quality products, Montebello Kitchens celebrates its involvement and contributions to local organizations. Montebello Kitchens partnered with WorkSource Enterprises in Charlottesville , Virginia to assemble the company's gourmet soup and milled grain mixtures which celebrate the richness of Virginia 's agricultural heritage.

Founded in 1967, WorkSource Enterprises is a 501 (c)(3) organization which provides employment opportunities to people with disabilities that lead to economic self-sufficiency, independence and full inclusion into the community. Click here to visit WorkSource Enterprises.

We are proud of our company and the fine organizations of which we are associated. We encourage you to get involved in your communities!