Best 12 Apple Tea Barbeque Sauce Recipes

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Apple tea barbecue sauce is a unique and flavorful sauce that is perfect for adding a sweet and smoky flavor to pork, chicken, or ribs. This sauce is made with apple cider, black tea, brown sugar, and a variety of spices, and it is sure to please everyone at your next barbecue. Whether you are a seasoned griller or just starting out, this easy-to-make sauce is a must-try for any barbecue or grilling enthusiast. With its sweet, tangy, and smoky flavor, it will quickly become a family favorite.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE TEA BARBEQUE SAUCE



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This apple tea BBQ sauce is not too sweet, not too spicy. To serve, bring back up to temperature and serve on the side or small amount over smoked ribs.

Provided by Terry E.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ketchup
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup frozen apple juice concentrate
⅓ cup cooked crumbled bacon, ground in spice grinder
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 bay leaves
½ cup grated onion
½ cup black tea leaves

Steps:

  • Combine ketchup, vinegar, apple juice concentrate, bacon, soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, and bay leaves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir onion and tea leaves into ketchup mixture, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until sauce is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Strain sauce and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 673.9 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

APPLE BROWN SUGAR BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ketchup
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 Gala apples, diced fine

Steps:

  • Add the ketchup, sugar, applesauce, vinegar, apple juice, garlic powder, ground ginger, liquid smoke, onion powder, salt and apples to a medium saucepot and set over medium heat. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce, then remove from the heat. Puree the sauce until smooth. Serve warm or cool and store refrigerated in an airtight container.

APPLESAUCE BARBECUE CHICKEN



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Make and share this Applesauce Barbecue Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup chunky applesauce
2/3 cup spicy barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper.
  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook 7-10 minutes longer.

SMOKY APPLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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This BBQ sauce is sweetened with apple butter instead of sugar. The liquid smoke and spices give it just the right heat without going overboard. It can be mixed right in the slower cooker if you're using it that way.

Provided by mandalee65

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup ketchup
1 -2 tablespoon apple butter
1 tablespoon apple cider
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients well. Heat in saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3557.8, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 45.8, Protein 5

APPLESAUCE BARBEQUE SAUCE



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Applesauce gives this sauce a nice thick texture that coats well on meat. It has a sweet spicy flavor that is excellent on chicken or pork. It may also be canned in sterile containers for later use, or for giving as gifts.

Provided by YULANDA_US

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup applesauce
½ cup ketchup
2 cups unpacked brown sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix applesauce, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool completely. Use to baste the meat of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 12 g

APPLE AND BBQ SAUCE BABY BACK RIBS



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This is a recipe that I did a couple of years ago. It takes some time, but it's worth it.

Provided by JOHN MITSCHKE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 9h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups barbeque sauce
4 cups applesauce
4 pounds baby back pork ribs
salt and black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the barbeque sauce and applesauce in bowl. Place ribs on a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil, and rub on all sides with the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Pour sauce over ribs to coat. Seal ribs in the foil. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Place ribs in foil on the grill grate, and cook 1 hour. Remove ribs from foil, and place directly on the grill grate. Continue cooking 30 minutes, basting frequently with the sauce, until ribs are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1792.3 mg, Sugar 45 g

SWEET TEA BARBECUED CHICKEN



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Marinades sometimes use coffee or espresso, and that inspired me to add tea to perk up a barbecue sauce.-Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup water
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 chicken (4 to 5 pounds), cut up
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup sweet tea

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pour apple juice and water into a large shallow roasting pan. Mix seafood seasoning, paprika, garlic powder and pepper; rub over chicken. Place in roasting pan., Bake, covered, until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 170° to 175°, 50-60 minutes. Transfer chicken to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Whisk barbecue sauce and sweet tea; brush some of mixture over chicken., Place chicken on greased grill rack; grill over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

APPLE TEA BARBEQUE SAUCE



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This apple tea BBQ sauce is not too sweet, not too spicy. To serve, bring back up to temperature and serve on the side or small amount over smoked ribs.

Provided by Terry E.

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ketchup
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup frozen apple juice concentrate
⅓ cup cooked crumbled bacon, ground in spice grinder
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 bay leaves
½ cup grated onion
½ cup black tea leaves

Steps:

  • Combine ketchup, vinegar, apple juice concentrate, bacon, soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, and bay leaves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir onion and tea leaves into ketchup mixture, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until sauce is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Strain sauce and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 673.9 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

APPLEBEE'S KNOCK OFF BBQ SAUCE



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My husband loves the BBQ sauce @ Apple Bees so I looked high n wide for a knock off.. n I found two different ways to make them.. just pick which is easier for you.. ENJOY!

Provided by AutismAJ27

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup apple butter
1/3 cup Catalina dressing
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients. Store in fridge!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 80.6, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.1

APPLE BUTTER BARBECUE SAUCE



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I saw jars of apple butter BBQ sauce at an apple orchard a few weeks ago. I thought this was a splendid idea-especially for ribs. I've scoured the Internet, and this recipe looks like the best bet. It's originally from Smuckers, (featuring their apple butter). That said, I made a large batch of apple butter (Recipe #70016), so I'm using homemade. Again, use what you can get.

Provided by John J. OSullivan

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup smucker's cider apple butter (or your own)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Add everything together. Well, that's where their recipe ends. I think that's silly. So, let's continue.
  • Sauté the onion in a frying pan with a little bit of olive oil, medium heat. Cook till translucent.
  • Add the garlic, cook for about a minute.
  • Put everything into a sauce pot on medium heat, stir everything together.
  • Before a boil begins, drop the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 min., stirring frequently.
  • Take it off heat, let it cool for 30 minute (unless you're canning, of course).
  • Store it however you wish. It should keep in the fridge for 30 days, in a freezer for longer, or just can it.

TEXAS-STYLE BBQ SAUCE



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We love a Texas BBQ sauce with all the right moves: ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, chili powder, Worcestershire and brown sugar. -Sandy Klocinski, Summerville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

APPLESAUCE BARBECUE CHICKEN



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You only need a few ingredients to create this sweet and peppery chicken. The subtle flavor of apple makes this tender barbecue dish stand out from the rest. -Darla Andrews, Farmers Branch, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup chunky applesauce
2/3 cup spicy barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-10 minutes. Freeze option: Cool chicken; transfer to a freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, 8-10 minutes, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
  • Add a tablespoon of brown sugar or honey for a sweeter sauce.
  • If you like a thicker sauce, simmer it for longer.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Apple tea barbecue sauce is a great marinade for chicken, pork, or beef.
  • You can also use apple tea barbecue sauce as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, fries, or onion rings.

Conclusion:

Apple tea barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of foods. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a smoky, sweet, or tangy sauce, apple tea barbecue sauce is a great option. So next time you are firing up the grill, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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