Best 9 Sweet Barbecue Sauce For Ribs Recipes

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Sweet barbecue sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes, but it is especially delicious on ribs. The combination of sweet and smoky flavors in barbecue sauce perfectly complements the tender, fall-off-the-bone texture of ribs. Whether you're cooking ribs in the oven, on the grill, or in a smoker, a good sweet barbecue sauce will take your meal to the next level. There are many different recipes for sweet barbecue sauce, so you can find one that fits your taste preferences. Some sauces are made with a base of ketchup, while others use molasses, brown sugar, or honey. Many sauces also include spices like garlic, onion, paprika, and chili powder. No matter what recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious results.

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

HOMEMADE SWEET BBQ SAUCE



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Kick your bbq up a notch with The Best Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe. Simple to make and the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and spices.

Provided by Amanda Carlisle

Categories     Sauce

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups ketchup
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp molasses
1 ½ Tbsp dry mustard
1 Tbsp paprika
1/2 Tbsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
½ Tbsp black pepper
2 dashes hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan combine all of the ingredients until well blended.
  • Cook over low heat to marry all of the flavors together. About 20 -30 minutes. This step can be optional, but it does help to develop the sauce.
  • Give your sauce a taste. You may choose to add a little more vinegar or seasonings depending on your personal taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 220 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND TANGY BBQ SAUCE



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Great thick sauce on ribs and chicken!

Provided by CAPITALCATERING

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

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, minced
2 cups ketchup
½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup water
¼ cup apple juice
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in ketchup, cider vinegar, water, apple juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, honey, mustard powder, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

SWEET AND STICKY PORK RIBS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pounds pork spareribs
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the ribs: Place the ribs in a roasting pan, cutting the racks in half to fit if necessary. Combine the garlic, rosemary, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt and cayenne in a small bowl, and rub the mixture evenly all over the ribs. Allow the ribs to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Pour 1/2 cup water into the roasting pan and cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Roast the ribs until the meat is very tender and separate easily from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. While the ribs are roasting make the BBQ sauce.
  • For the sauce: Place the balsamic vinegar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to medium and cook the vinegar until it is reduced by a third, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, molasses, Worcestershire, hot sauce and salt. Bring the the sauce back to a boil then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • To finish, remove the ribs from the oven and transfer to 2 aluminum-foil-lined baking sheets. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Brush both sides of the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce and bake uncovered for 10 minutes, until the sauce is browned and sizzling. Allow the ribs to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

SWEET, SPICY, AND STICKY BBQ SAUCE



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I use this sauce on ribs and then slow-cook 'em on the smoker. A guaranteed hit for any gathering; this sauce is my absolute favorite! May use immediately or keep in an air-tight container in a refrigerator up to several weeks. Brush sauce on ribs as ribs are finishing.

Provided by Aimee Mitchell

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup hot sauce
½ cup molasses

Steps:

  • Combine cider vinegar, brown sugar, hot sauce, and molasses in a non-stick saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until the sauce is thick and shiny, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 253.3 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

GRILLED BEEF RIBS WITH SWEET-AND-STICKY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Fourth of July     Beef Rib     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup honey
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice
2 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 racks beef back ribs (about 9 pounds total), each rack cut in half
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery
1 onion, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
2 whole bay leaves
10 whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in large deep saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until very thick, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Cool sauce. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Place ribs in heavy large pot. Add celery, onion, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns and 1 tablespoon salt. Add enough water to cover ribs and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Using tongs, remove rib racks from pot. Cool slightly. Cut between bones into individual ribs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush ribs with some of sauce. Grill ribs until brown and thickly glazed, occasionally turning and basting with more sauce, about 10 minutes.

SWEET & SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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I've never cared that much for store bought barbecue sauce. I just like to make things myself from scratch including this spicy, deep red-brown sauce. You'll find it clings well when you slather it on grilled meat. -Helena Georgette Mann, Sacramento, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in the chili powder, cayenne and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Cool for 15 minutes. , Strain sauce through a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET N TASTY BBQ RIBS



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BBQ ribs done perfectly in the oven or on the charcoal grill. Just a rack of pork back ribs and 5 hours until the tastiest ribs ever!

Provided by John Mooney

Categories     Main Course

Time 5h50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 rack Pork back ribs
1/2 cup Brown sugar
1/2 cup White sugar
1/4 cup Paprika
3 tablespoons Kosher salt
1 tablespoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Garlic powder
2 tablespoons Onion powder
1 teaspoon Ground mustard
1 teaspoon Celery salt
1 teaspoon Dried thyme
1 1/2 cups Ketchup
1 cup Water
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Rib rub (From above recipe)
1/4 cup Honey

Steps:

  • Make the dry rub by adding all the dry ingredients and mixing well.
  • Remove the ribs membrane from the underside of the rack. Insert a small utensil under the membrane skin at a bone location and gently pry the membrane up so that you can grab it with a paper towel. Use the paper towel to get a hold of the membrane and pull of the membrane.
  • Liberally apply the rub to the top and bottom of the rack of ribs. Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Start your grill, oven or smoker and set the temperature to 250 degrees. Place a water pan into the grill, under the grill grate, and fill the pan halfway with hot steaming water.
  • Place your ribs onto the grill and close the lid. Rotate the ribs once after 2 hours. After 4 hours apply the barbecue sauce to the ribs and then close the lid for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, check the temperature of the ribs. The internal temperature of the ribs should be between 195 degrees and 205 degrees. Cover the ribs and let the ribs rest in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
  • While your ribs begin to cook, make the barbecue sauce. The sauce and the rub can be made a head of time.
  • Serve the barbecue sauce on the side and provide bottles of hot sauce for your guests that prefer hot and spicy ribs. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1463 kcal, Carbohydrate 202 g, Protein 59 g, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 196 mg, Sodium 16172 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 132 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Liquid Smoke if desired and seasonings. Cook and stir until heated through. , Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET HEAT BARBECUE RIBS



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Provided by Virginia Willis

Time 4h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 racks spareribs, on the bone (6 to 7 pounds)
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups wood chips such as cherry or hickory, soaked in water for at least 1 hour, optional
Sweet Heat Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 sweet onion, very finely chopped
2 1/2 cups ketchup
2 cups apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Juice of 2 lemons
Coarse kosher salt

Steps:

  • If necessary, remove the thin membrane from the back of each rack of ribs; discard the membrane. Combine the paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, garlic salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the meat with the oil and then rub liberally with the spice blend. Leave at room temperature for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, set the grill for indirect cooking at 250 degrees F, with wood chips for flavor if using. (I use bourbon barrel staves. Cherry and hickory would be good, but stay away from mesquite.) Wrap the soaked chips in a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place the foil-wrapped chips on the coals.
  • Add the spareribs, meat-side up. Close the lid and cook, flipping occasionally, until the meat is smoky and just tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Brush the spareribs with the Sweet Heat Barbecue Sauce and continue cooking until the sauce is nicely caramelized and the meat is completely tender, about an additional 30 minutes. Serve with Sweet Heat Barbecue Sauce on the side.
  • In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; add the onions and simmer until soft and melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, brown sugar, cayenne pepper and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, decrease the heat to low and simmer until the flavors have smoothed and mellowed, at least 10 and up to 30 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for months.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs or spare ribs are best for this recipe. Baby back ribs are leaner and cook faster, while spare ribs have more meat and a richer flavor.
  • Trim the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to help the sauce penetrate the meat. You can also trim excess fat from the ribs.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be made a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This will allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
  • Cook the ribs low and slow: The best way to cook ribs is low and slow. This will help the meat to become tender and fall off the bone.
  • Baste the ribs regularly: Basting the ribs with the sauce will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Use a meat thermometer: The best way to know when the ribs are done is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the ribs should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the ribs rest before serving: Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

This sweet barbecue sauce is perfect for ribs. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of brown sugar, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar gives the sauce a sweet and tangy taste that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are grilling, baking, or smoking your ribs, this sauce is sure to make them a hit.

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