Food and Recipes Hot Pockets Is Bringing Back A Fan-Favorite Flavor Perfect For Summer Plus, they are giving away mini jars of barbecue sauce that can literally fit in your pocket. By Abigail Wilt Abigail Wilt Abigail Wilt has produced articles and videos about Southern culture, food, travel, and experiences for nearly a decade. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 14, 2024 Close Photo: Hot Pockets We take our barbecue seriously. Southern standards are high for juicy, tender smoked meat and the sauces we deem worthy as accompaniment—so much so that we take road trips to the South’s best barbecue joints and fiercely advocate for our favorite condiments. (Whether you’re choosing Alabama White Sauce or a vinegary Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce, that’s your business!) For folks who want to take their barbecue on the go, a recent announcement from Hot Pockets has our mouths watering. The company is bringing back a beloved, fan-favorite “sandwich” (read: Hot Pocket) that you won’t want to miss: BBQ Recipe Beef with premium beef, onion, and sweet barbecue sauce in a savory, crispy crust. All the flavor with minimal mess (and a lot less cook time)? We’re intrigued. Hot Pockets And that’s not all. To celebrate the launch of BBQ Recipe Beef, Hot Pockets is giving away mini jars of barbecue sauce that can literally fit in your pocket so that you can take the sweet, smoky tang with you to any Labor Day potluck, picnic, or tailgate. On Wednesday, August 14 and Wednesday, August 21, fans can get a free mini jar of BBQ sauce—first-come, first-served—at 12 p.m. EST online while supplies last. (Here’s where to go.) “We’ve loved seeing the support of Hot Pockets BBQ Recipe Beef over the past few years and are thrilled to be able to bring this iconic sandwich back to our fans,” said Bryan Waddell, Brand Marketing Manager for Hot Pockets. “And because we know BBQ is a fan-favorite flavor choice, we wanted to take things to the next level with the introduction of our Hot Pockets BBQ Sauce. Whether manning the grill or attending a backyard gathering with friends—consumers who claim a jar online can level up their experience with this limited-edition sauce.” Hot Pockets Don’t miss your chance to wow your friends with this adorable, pocket-sized delight! We’d also encourage working your way through our all-time best, award-winning barbecue sauces if you have a Saturday and a few extra jars on hand. A little bonus sauce never hurt a Southerner. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit