The Kingmaker vs. Quiznos Batch 83: The Sauce Fans Have Been Hunting

If you've been prowling the internet for a sauce that scratches the Quiznos Batch 83 itch, welcome to the den. The Kingmaker, our sweet-heat steak sauce, keeps coming up when fans of that cult-favorite sauce talk about what they're using now — and July grilling season is the perfect time to settle in and see why.

First, the honest part: we have zero affiliation with Quiznos, and we didn't set out to clone anything. The Kingmaker is its own beast — a bold, real-pepper steak sauce where flavor comes first and the heat shows up just in time to keep things interesting. But when a discontinued sauce builds a fan base that devoted, and those same fans start comparing it to your bottle… you take the compliment and roar a little.

Why the Comparison Keeps Happening

Fans hunting for a Batch 83 stand-in are usually chasing the same thing: a sauce that's savory and a little sweet, with a peppery kick that builds instead of bullying. That's The Kingmaker's whole personality — balanced heat, big flavor, and the kind of bottle that earns a permanent spot on your table. It's also gluten free and nut free, like everything in the Roaring Sauces pride.

The Kingmaker Grilled Steak (Serves 2)

The simplest way to run the comparison yourself: put it on a steak.

🔥 Method

1. Temper: pull the steaks from the fridge 30 minutes before grilling. Pat dry, rub with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Sear: heat your grill to high. 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, flipping once.
3. Glaze: in the last minute, brush a thin layer of The Kingmaker over each side and let it caramelize slightly.
4. Rest: 5–10 minutes off the heat. This is the hard part.
5. Serve: slice against the grain, with an extra pour of The Kingmaker on the side for dipping. Judge the Batch 83 debate at your own table.

That's it. No marinade math, no 14-ingredient rub. The sauce does the roaring.