Freddie Lee’s Gourmet Sauces — FAQ
1. What is Freddie Lee’s Gourmet Sauces?
Freddie Lee’s Gourmet Sauces is a sauce company offering multi-purpose gourmet sauces designed for barbecue and a wide range of other dishes. The website describes the sauces as great for grilling, frying, smoking, and baking.
2. What types of sauces does Freddie Lee’s offer?
The website highlights two signature sauce lines: Freddie Lee’s Ghetto Sauce and Freddie Lee’s American Gourmet Sauce.
3. Do the sauces come in different heat levels?
Yes. Freddie Lee’s states that its sauce is made in mild and spicy versions to suit different taste preferences. The online store also lists both mild and spicy options.
4. What foods can I use Freddie Lee’s Gourmet Sauces on?
According to the website, the sauces taste great on foods including ribs, meatloaf, steak, hamburgers, grilled salmon, chicken, fish, spaghetti, chili, baked beans, soups, and pizza. The company also says the sauce can be used as a seasoning for soups, chili, sloppy joes, spaghetti, and tacos.
5. Are Freddie Lee’s sauces only for barbecue?
No. The sauces are promoted as all-purpose gourmet sauces, not just barbecue sauces. The site specifically says they work well for barbecue “and much more.”
6. Are Freddie Lee’s sauces gluten-free?
Yes. The website says the American and Ghetto sauces are gluten-free.
7. Are Freddie Lee’s sauces vegan-friendly?
Yes. The website says the American and Ghetto sauces are vegan-friendly (meatless).
8. Do the sauces contain high-fructose corn syrup?
No. The website states that the American and Ghetto sauces contain no high-fructose corn syrup.
9. Where can I buy Freddie Lee’s Gourmet Sauces?
Customers can buy the sauces online through the company’s e-store, and the website also lists many local retail locations, especially across St. Louis-area markets and regional stores.
10. Are Freddie Lee’s sauces sold in stores?
Yes. The website lists numerous local and regional retail locations carrying the sauces, including various markets, meat shops, specialty stores, and chains such as Schnucks, Dierbergs, Hy-Vee, and Straubs for certain products.
11. Is Freddie Lee’s American Gourmet Sauce available at Schnucks?
Yes. The site says Freddie Lee’s American Gourmet Sauce can be found at Schnucks stores, and the locations page lists many individual Schnucks stores carrying it.
12. What sizes are available online?
The online store lists several sizes including 16 oz pints, 32 oz quarts, 128 oz gallons, and cases of 12 pint jars.
13. Can I order Freddie Lee’s sauces online?
Yes. The website has a Buy Online section with an e-store where customers can purchase sauce directly. The store page also references Amazon among buying options.
14. Who owns Freddie Lee’s Gourmet Sauces?
The About page identifies Deborah James and Freddie L. James Jr. as the Owner/Operators.
15. How did Freddie Lee’s Ghetto Sauce get its name?
On the About page, the company shares that the name came from a personal conversation and prayerful reflection between the founders, after which the name “Ghetto Sauce” stayed with them. The page also notes that the name is not intended to be racist, negative, or degrading.
16. How can I contact Freddie Lee’s Gourmet Sauces?
The website says customers can contact the company by phone at 314-504-8762, through the contact form, or by visiting/contacting them at 1912 Carr St, St. Louis, MO 63106.
17. Does Freddie Lee’s participate in tastings or events?
The About page says the company has done sample tastings at wine and cheese stores, farmer markets, small stores, and events in different cities and states.