Best 9 Grilling Sauce Recipes

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Grilling season is upon us, and it's time to fire up the grill and get cooking! Whether you're a seasoned grilling pro or just starting out, a great grilling sauce can make all the difference. A well-chosen sauce can enhance the flavor of your grilled meats, vegetables, and even fish, taking your backyard barbecue to the next level. With so many different grilling sauces available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That's why we've put together this guide to help you find the best grilling sauce for your needs.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BARBECUE GRILLING SAUCE



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This slightly sweet basting sauce was made for chicken, but don't stop there. Try it on pork or grilled veggies, too. -Kathryn Dunn, Axton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 jar (10 ounces) orange marmalade
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons celery seed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

KEAWE GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS WITH KONA COFFEE BBQ GRILLING AND DIPPING SAUCE



Keawe Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Kona Coffee Bbq Grilling and Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons Paniolo Rounemup seasoning (or use 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper)
2 1/2 tablespoons Kona coffee, finely ground
1 teaspoon salt
8 baby back ribs
30 ounces water
10 ounces Worcestershire sauce
2 (12-ounce) bottles Kona Coffee BBQ grilling and dipping sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grind the Paniolo spice together with the coffee and salt (or the coffee with paprika, cumin, salt and pepper). Rub spice mixture over all the ribs. Place ribs in a heavy roasting pan and cook uncovered for 12 minutes, drain off excess fat.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix together water and Worcestershire sauce and pour around ribs. Cover pan tightly with foil and bake until tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Ribs may be prepared to this point a few days in advance.
  • To prepare barbecue, light the Keawe wood and allow it to burn until coals are medium hot and spread out. Cook ribs 3 minutes on each side and dip or brush ribs in the sauce and cook slowly for another 5 to 6 minutes. Be careful not to burn the ribs.
  • Warm a little Kona Coffee BBQ sauce to serve on the side. Serve with grilled corn and campfire potato salad or your favorite sides.

APRICOT BARBECUE SAUCE FOR GRILLING



Apricot Barbecue Sauce for Grilling image

The sweet taste of this BBQ sauce will be a great addition to your next barbecue. We tried it on a cornish hen and it was delish. Try it with pork too.

Provided by Amy Jajliardo

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz apricot preserves
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 tsp dry mustard
1/3 c ketchup
1 Tbsp salsa chipotle sauce (can add more)
3 Tbsp cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine everything together in a bowl and mix well.
  • 2. Use this sauce for any meat you want to grill. We used chicken breasts and let them marinate in the sauce for about 45 minutes.
  • 3. Enjoy!!

ORANGE-THYME SAUCE AND MARINADE FOR GRILLING



Orange-Thyme Sauce and Marinade for Grilling image

This is a great sauce over all types of meat, beef, pork and chicken. Remember to always pull some of the sauce to the side for basting or for serving with the meat and do not reuse any sauce used for marinading the meat as then it is contaminated.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Oranges

Time 6m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel, grated
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Set aside 1/3 cup for basting meat.
  • Grill steak, chicken or pork over medium high heat basting with some of the reserved sauce near the end of cook time so it does not burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9, Sodium 106.5, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 24, Protein 0.4

APRICOT MUSTARD GRILLING SAUCE



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From The Colman's Mustard Cookbook, 2004, this recipe makes a nice basting sauce for chicken & pork as well as a complement to cold meats & cheeses.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Sauces

Time 2m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons ground mustard (as in Colman's English mustard powder)
2 tablespoons dried apricots, finely diced
3 tablespoons apricot jam
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 dash saffron
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into the bowl of a blender & process 30 seconds or until there is a good consistency to the sauce.
  • Pour into a covered glass jar & store in the refrigerator.

SWEET CHIPOTLE GRILLING SAUCE



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This sweet and spicy sauce is great brushed onto grilled chicken and steaks, it's also great for marinating.

Provided by Lindsey Eustace

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
⅔ cup maple syrup
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place chilies, maple syrup, garlic, and soy sauce into a blender. Puree until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 131 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

MANDARIN ORANGE GRILLING SAUCE



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A clipped out recipe that went with a grilled chicken dinner. I find this side sauce very refreshing in the summer.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon and orange peel.
  • Stir in the orange and lemon juices and bring to a boil; stirring constantly.
  • Boil for 1 minute and then remove from heat.
  • Stir in orange segments.
  • Cover and keep warm until ready to serve with main dish.
  • MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:.
  • In a 4-cup measure, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon and orange peel.
  • Gradually stir in orange and lemon juices.
  • Microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes or until mixture boils, stirring each minute.
  • Keep microwaving to boil it one full minute.
  • Stir in orange segments.
  • Cover and keep warm until ready to serve with main dish.
  • GRILLED CHICKEN DISH:(just in case).
  • Pound 4 boneless chicken breasts to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  • In a small dish combine 2 tbls. melted butter with 1/4 tsp cinnamon and use this to baste the chicken while grilling.

THAI GRILLING SAUCE



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Great for summertime grilling! Has a tangy, spicy glaze that just makes meats and chicken mouth watering!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, mix together sugar and cornstarch.
  • Whisk in broth, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, lemongrass, pepper flakes, and cayenne.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until lightly thickened; then reduce heat and simmer 2-3 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat and stir in basil.
  • Brush on pork or chicken during the last 10-12 minutes of grilling.

GRILLING SAUCE



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This is very easy to do. Gos great with Fish,chicken, pork chops,or ribs.,

Provided by Bob Wakeman

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tangerines,juice and zest
1 lemon,juice and zest
2 Tbsp tequila
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp thyme, leaves, fresh,chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp green onions,minced
2 Tbsp yellow peppers,diced banana

Steps:

  • 1. in a med mixing bowl. mince fine the zest from lemmon and tangerines
  • 2. Combine the zest,olive oil,juicefrom one tangerine one lemon,tequila,herbs and blake pepper,and yellow pepper. Mix well
  • 3. Marinate what ever meat you want to use for 2 hours.at least,longer if posable.
  • 4. pour off marinade into a small sauce pan .heat till thickend. use to bast meat during grilling.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Sauce: Consider the flavor profile of your grilled food and select a sauce that complements it well. Experiment with different types of sauces to find your favorites.
  • Apply Sauce at the Right Time: For best results, apply the sauce during the last few minutes of grilling. This allows the sauce to caramelize and adhere to the food without burning.
  • Use a Basting Brush: A basting brush is the best tool for applying sauce to grilled food. It allows you to evenly coat the food without making a mess.
  • Make Your Own Sauce: If you have the time, making your own sauce is a great way to control the ingredients and flavors. There are many easy recipes available online.
  • Store Sauces Properly: Store your grilling sauces in a cool, dark place. Most sauces will last for several months when stored properly.

Conclusion:

Grilling sauces are a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your grilled food. With so many different sauces available, you're sure to find one that you'll love. Experiment with different flavors and find your favorites. Grilling is a great way to cook food, and adding sauce can make it even better. With the right sauce, you can create a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.

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