Best 11 Big Time Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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In the culinary world, there's nothing quite like the tantalizing aroma of barbecue sauce, its smoky and sweet symphony beckoning taste buds to embark on a journey of flavor. Whether you're a backyard barbecue enthusiast or a seasoned pitmaster, the pursuit of the perfect barbecue sauce is an endless quest, a culinary odyssey that leads to moments of pure gustatory bliss. As you navigate the vast landscape of recipes and techniques, let us guide you through the essential elements of a truly exceptional barbecue sauce, ensuring your next grilling session becomes a legendary feast for the senses.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN BBQ SAUCE



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Fresh ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and green onions give an all-purpose topping a flavorful Asian bbq sauce twist.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Sauce     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoon ginger (fresh and grated)
1/2 cup green onions (minced)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Whisk the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, green onions , cayenne, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and remove the pan from the heat.
  • Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then use toward the end of barbecuing, applying the sauce with a basting brush and serving extra sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize Makes about 3 cups (24 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BIG BOB GIBSON'S ALABAMA WHITE BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart mayonnaise
3/4 quart apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Prepared horseradish
Lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a very large blender or food processor. (It may be necessary to do this in 2 batches; just add 1/2 of each ingredient and then repeat.) Blend for 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined and mixture is smooth. Pour sauce into a large bowl.
  • Use when grilling chicken; brush lightly over the chicken during the last few minutes of grilling. This sauce is also great for dipping; set some sauce aside for passing at the table.

BIG-TIME BARBECUE SAUCE



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Quick and easy homemade barbecue sauce that will keep in the fridge for about a month. Recipe is from Dr. BBQ's Big-Time Barbecue Cookbook.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups commercial chili sauce
3 cups ketchup
1 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup honey
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except the honey and brown sugar in a saucepan and very slowly bring the mixture to a simmer. Remove from the heat and add in the last two ingredients. Mix well, and mix again occasionally as it cools. Store in a covered glass or plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1357, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 11585, Carbohydrate 327.7, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 285.1, Protein 17.6

BIG AL'S K.C. BAR-B-Q SAUCE



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This is a Kansas City-style sauce that I make in my restaurant. It is sweet and smoky with a little bite.

Provided by Alan Arthur

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

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups ketchup
2 cups tomato sauce
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 ¼ cups red wine vinegar
½ cup unsulfured molasses
4 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, wine vinegar, molasses, liquid smoke and butter. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, celery seed, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low, and simmer for up to 20 minutes. For thicker sauce, simmer longer, and for thinner, less time is needed. Sauce can also be thinned using a bit of water if necessary. Brush sauce onto any kind of meat during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

A VERY POPULAR BBQ SAUCE



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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

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups ketchup
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 ½ tablespoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce

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

BIG DADDY'S CAROLINA STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Found this on line. This is South Carolina style barbecue sauce, meaning that it is vinegar and mustard based, as opposed to the ketchup and molasses based sauces of the mid- and southwest. It combination of sweet and tangy flavors bring out the absolute best in grilled pork or chicken.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter (a healthier choice use 2 tablespoons organic free range grass fed butter)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke (hickory flavoring)

Steps:

  • Mix all except soy, butter and smoke. Simmer 30 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 more minutes. Vinegar taste may be very strong until completely cooled. Refrigerating overnight is best and allows flavors to blend.
  • Add a few drops of Louisiana Hot Sauce at the end if additional heat is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.1, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 145.3, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 0.6

BUBBA'S BEST BBQ SAUCE



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A hot-sweet sauce that is good on just about anything. You can use any kind of cola in this recipe, just don't use diet cola. It makes the sauce bitter.

Provided by Bubba

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

Time 20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cup butter
½ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup molasses
½ cup cider vinegar
2 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix together the cola, tomato sauce, tomato paste, butter, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, cider and balsamic vinegars, steak sauce, and mustard. Season with chili powder, savory, onion powder, garlic salt, and hot pepper sauce, and stir to blend. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 144.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

THE WORLDS BEST BARBECUE SAUCE



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This sauce is great for chicken or ribs, and can even be used in place of ketchup on your fries and burgers. It's really good for making chicken wings. I'm sure this sauce could be used in a lot of other dishes and recipes; just use your imagination. It is sweet with a bit of zip. It keeps well in the refrigerator.

Provided by Diana109

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (any brand is fine)
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (I use Tabasco)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon parsley
2 tablespoons onions, minced or 2 tablespoons onion juice
1 3/4 cups sugar (I like to use brown sugar)

Steps:

  • Mix ketchup, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic, allspice, parsley, onion, and sugar together well.
  • Best if chilled overnight.

BAR-B-QUE SAUCE



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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

½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon salt

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

CLASSIC BARBECUE SAUCE



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This St. Louis BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used on chicken, beef or pork. —David Boehm, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons water, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered until slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

JUST THE BEST BARBECUE SAUCE EVER!



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Sweet and tangy. Goes great on ribs, chicken, makes a wonderful beef barbecue sandwich. Very versatile!

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Stir well.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor. You can use fresh, canned, or even tomato paste.
  • Use a variety of spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices to create your own unique barbecue sauce flavor. Some popular spices include paprika, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Add a little sweetness: A touch of sweetness can help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and spices. You can add sugar, honey, molasses, or brown sugar.
  • Simmer the sauce: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and develop. You can simmer the sauce for as little as 30 minutes or for as long as several hours.
  • Taste the sauce as you go: The best way to make sure your barbecue sauce is perfect is to taste it as you go. Adjust the seasonings to your liking.

Conclusion:

Making your own barbecue sauce at home is a great way to control the ingredients and create a sauce that is perfect for your taste. With a little experimentation, you can create a barbecue sauce that will be the hit of your next cookout.

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