Barbecue sauce, a versatile and flavorful condiment, adds a tangy, smoky, and savory kick to a variety of dishes, from grilled meats and vegetables to burgers, sandwiches, and even pizza. With its rich and complex flavors, barbecue sauce elevates any meal to a lip-smacking experience. Whether you prefer a classic tomato-based sauce, a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, or a spicy chipotle sauce, there's a barbecue sauce out there to suit every palate. Whether you're grilling in the backyard or cooking in the kitchen, the perfect barbecue sauce can transform your meal into a mouthwatering masterpiece.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
BAR-B-QUE SAUCE
This is an easy to make Bar-B-Que sauce using ingredients most people have at home.
Provided by Debi K
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, mustard powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before brushing on your favorite meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 283.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 35m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, being careful not to burn them. Reduce the heat to low. Add the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, chipotle peppers, vinegar (or less to taste), Worcestershire sauce and salt and stir. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Taste after simmering and add whatever ingredient it needs (more spice, more sugar, etc.).
PORK BBQ SAUCE
Steps:
- Add the brown sugar, vinegar, chili sauce, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce to small saucepan and stir to combine. Add the hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
NEELY'S BBQ SAUCE
Slather your next barbecue with the Neelys' BBQ Sauce recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 1h20m
Yield 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
QUICK BBQ SAUCE
For a basic barbecue sauce, all you have to do is whisk together ketchup, light brown sugar, white wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, and paprika. Use this recipe when making grilled or slow-cooked meat, such as our Barbecue Pork Sandwiches.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk together all ingredients.
CHINESE BARBECUE SAUCE
This is the exact sauce that you use when you want some real Chinese ribs. Also can be used as a marinade for boneless pork, which goes PERFECTLY in roast pork fried rice!
Provided by javagirl81
Categories Chinese
Time 4h15m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl,( or a jar with a tight fitting lid), until the sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until you are ready to use it.
- *You can set aside some for use as a dipping sauce, but you must first bring it to a full rolling boil, over med. heat, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer until it is thick, and slightly reduced.
- **When you are ready to cook, marinate meat for 4-24 hours, turning once every two hours. You then grill or broil the meat until it is cooked through,(and slightly charred- this adds to the flavor!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.6, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 3052.8, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 44.2, Protein 6.2
A VERY POPULAR BBQ SAUCE
This recipe has a lot of sweetness and spice, so if you're looking for a classic BBQ sauce that's easy to make, look no further. It is very popular with users of 'ceramic' type smokers and grills, (i.e. Primo, Kamado, Big Green Egg, etc.)
Provided by JRNEUMILLER
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water and Worcestershire sauce. Season with mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 278.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
TEXAS-STYLE BBQ SAUCE
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
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.
OLLIE GATES'S BARBECUE SAUCE
This recipe for barbecue sauce is from Ollie Gates, owner of Gates Bar-B-Q in Kansas City.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes
Yield Makes 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, celery seed, cumin, red pepper, and garlic and chili powders. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add dry ingredients, and mix well. Serve warm or at room temperature.
BARBECUED BEEF ROAST
Try this roast for baked-in barbecue flavor! My daughter makes it in the slow cooker and it turns out great that way, too. Leftovers? Shred and serve in buns. Luana Kempf-Ashley, North Dakota.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Stir in Liquid Smoke if desired. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; pour ketchup mixture over the top., Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat to a serving platter and keep warm. Skim fat from pan juices and thicken juices if desired. Serve with beef.
Nutrition Facts :
BARBECUE SAUCE
Learn how to make superb barbecue sauce and wow your barbie guests - it's incredibly moreish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Condiment
Time 35m
Yield Makes 450ml/16fl oz
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook over a gentle heat 4-5 mins, until softened. Add the remaining ingredients, season and mix. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 mins, until thickened. For a smooth sauce, simply whizz the mixture in a food processor or with a hand blender for a few seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium
RHUBARB BARBECUE SAUCE
This tangy rhubarb sauce tastes outstanding served over turkey, chicken or pork. Fresh garlic and a bunch of seasonings give it a nice kick! -Carol Anderson Coaldale, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 2-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring rhubarb and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, or until tender, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. , Place rhubarb in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside., In the same saucepan, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add the remaining ingredients. , Whisk in rhubarb puree until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BARBEQUE SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ketchup, worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, light brown sugar, molasses, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper
Provided by Katie Aubin
Time 30m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne whisk to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
- Enjoy!
DIABETIC BAR-B-Q SAUCE
Spring is here! Let the cookouts begin. Here is a simple but good recipe for barbecue sauce that is sure to please.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes on low heat.
- Best if allowed to sit in the refrigerator overnight.
- Can be used immediately after preparing.
CURRY BAR-B-QUE SAUCE
I was looking for a good recipe for a homemade bar-b-que sauce I could use on pork chops, but I couldn't find one I liked so I made my own. So far I've only used it on pork chops I cooked in the oven. It's super easy and fast. And it's tasty too! Even my 3 year-old and my husband like it.
Provided by AmerAussie
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix ingredients together in order listed, stirring after each ingredient.
- Brush on meat before cooking, reapply about 15 minutes before meat is done.
- I recommend making extra sauce or reserving some aside to go with the meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 377.9, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 20.3, Protein 1
BAR B QUE SAUCE
Another great recipe from my little red book--Fireman's Fire house Cook book. I have used this barbecue sauce for everything--even take a bottle with us on vacation. It tastes great on everything--any meat--you will love this one. You also can make it as mild or hot as you like--a wonderful sauce.
Provided by ann hugo
Categories Sauces
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In saucepan add mustard and slowly add vinegar with a whisk keeping mustard from being lumpy.
- Then add rest of ingredients, stirring until smooth; let simmer for 2 hours stirring often.
- To thicken sauce you can add cornstarch.
- Tou can store sauce in a clean mustard bottle and put in frig.
- Will keep about a year in frig.
TANGY BAR-B-QUE SAUCE
This recipe is excellent for bar-b-que chicken. Place on chicken just before ready and always have sauce for dipping. It has been a family recipe for over 40 years - everyone loves it.
Provided by Darlene
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic powder. Saute until onions are soft. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and Season to taste with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 233 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
Tips:
- Experiment with Different Ingredients: Don't be afraid to try different ingredients to create your own unique barbecue sauce. You can add fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs to create a sauce that is tailored to your taste.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your barbecue sauce. Use fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables, and choose high-quality spices and herbs.
- Cook the Sauce Low and Slow: Cooking the sauce low and slow allows the flavors to develop and meld together. Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
- Taste Test and Adjust: As you are cooking the sauce, taste it regularly and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more sugar, salt, or spices to achieve the desired flavor.
- Use a Variety of Cooking Methods: You can make barbecue sauce on the stovetop, in the oven, or even in a slow cooker. Experiment with different methods to find the one that you like best.
- Store the Sauce Properly: Once you have made your barbecue sauce, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the sauce for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Making your own barbecue sauce is a great way to add flavor to your grilled meats, vegetables, and sandwiches. With a little experimentation, you can create a sauce that is perfect for your taste. So next time you are firing up the grill, be sure to try one of these delicious barbecue sauce recipes.
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