Best 8 Sweet N Spicy Bbq Sauce Recipes

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Do you have a craving for a delicious sweet and spicy BBQ sauce that can elevate your grilled or roasted dishes to the next level? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you in discovering the art of crafting the perfect sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. Whether you prefer a bold and fiery sauce or a more balanced blend of sweet and heat, we have gathered a collection of mouthwatering recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. With a step-by-step approach, we will walk you through the process of selecting the right ingredients, mastering the cooking techniques, and achieving the ideal consistency to create the ultimate sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. Get ready to indulge in the smoky, tangy, and delectable flavors that will transform your culinary creations into unforgettable experiences. Let's dive into the world of sweet and spicy BBQ sauces and embark on a flavor-filled adventure.

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

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 AND SPICY BBQ SAUCE (TEXAS STYLE)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 55m

Yield about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup finely diced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain, then eat the bacon as a snack.
  • Add the onions to the pot with the bacon grease and cook over medium-low heat until the onions start to caramelize, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, another 3 minutes. Whisk in the stock, sugar, vinegar, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temperature before using. This sauce is great on brisket or beef ribs.

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

SWEET AND STICKY BBQ SAUCE (KANSAS CITY STYLE)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 30m

Yield about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Whisk together the ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire, sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, pepper and liquid smoke in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook to allow the flavors to concentrate, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before using.

SWEET 'N' SPICY BBQ SAUCE



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I owned a pizza shop for 10 years and developed this popular sweet and spicy sauce to serve with a stromboli steak sandwich. Everyone loved it. This spicy BBQ sauce recipe is also delicious on chicken and pork chops. -Dorothy Ross, Jackson, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup molasses
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic pepper blend
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the flavors are blended. Remove from the heat; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET AND SPICY BBQ SAUCE



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This sweet and spicy BBQ sauce is perfect for using on your chicken wings. It's super simple to make. My family loves wings tossed in this sauce and I hope yours will too!

Provided by Christopher Webb

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Mix honey, barbecue sauce, Sriracha, and soy sauce together in a small bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 377 mg

BBQ SAUCE: SWEET AND SPICY



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If I have the time to make homemade BBQ sauce, this is one of several recipes that I use when I grill or oven bake. This is super quick and easy to make. Hubby really loves this on my Recipe #516009, but it is just as good when used on poultry. If you like a sweet BBQ sauce with a bit of a spicy after taste, this could be the one you want (I actually prefer the more mustard based BBQ sauces, but this makes hubby happy). I'm hoping that you enjoy this recipe, and that maybe you will try one of my other BBQ sauces in the future. *Note: I've stopped "tinkering" around with this recipe because hubby said "It's great as is, leave it alone". (I considered maybe sweating some minced onion to add along with some garlic powder, but it is just so simple and tasty now that I would hate to mess it up. Besides, those flavors are not missed). Enjoy! (*Note added: It is an extremely thin sauce, but can probably be altered to make it thicker... maybe less water or longer simmer time).

Provided by rosie316

Categories     Sauces

Time 12m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup catsup
2/3 cup granulated sugar (more or less, adjust to taste)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (more or less, to taste)
red pepper flakes (to taste, I use about 1/2 teaspoon)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except red pepper flakes in a small size sauce pan. Whisk while heating over a medium-low flame. Once sugar is dissolved, add in red pepper flakes. Simmer 5 minutes, whisking often.
  • Once everything is incorporated, and you've adjusted the taste to your liking, let cool completely and store in an air tight jar for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator (that's the longest it ever lasted in our house, it may stay fresh longer). If not using right away, mix sauce well, before using. (Nicely fills a recycled and cleaned, 16oz olive jar for storing in the fridge).
  • *Note: While the ingredients have time to meld together in the fridge, the flavor will change a bit. Keep this in mind while tasting during the preparation. A little bit hot will get hotter -- a little bit sweet will get sweeter.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3695.5, Carbohydrate 98, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 94.4, Protein 2.1

SWEET N SASSY BBQ SAUCE



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Spicy homemade bbq sauce thick and rich with a sweet twist! Use for dipping, or for a marinade. Adjust spices to turn it down or to kick up the heat! - recipe is my own and was made by trial and error in my kitchen :)

Provided by TexNess

Categories     Sauces

Time 7m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons pancake syrup (or molases)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 tablespoon honey (depending on how sweet you want it. I use 2)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • mix all ingreadients together in a bowl and wisk together until smooth. Heat over medium low for about 2-3 minutes while stirring. (just makes ingreadients blend better) Take a taste of the barbecue sauce, add whats needed to fit your style! ENJOY! :).

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Ingredients: Select high-quality spices, herbs, and other ingredients to ensure the best flavor. Freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar are essential ingredients for a well-balanced barbecue sauce.
  • Balance the Sweetness and Heat: Barbecue sauce should have a balance of sweetness and heat. Adjust the amount of brown sugar or honey to achieve the desired sweetness, and use chili powder, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce for heat.
  • Use Quality Tomato Products: The base of a good barbecue sauce is tomato sauce or paste. Choose high-quality tomato products made from ripe, flavorful tomatoes.
  • Simmer for Flavor: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and deepen. Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour for a more intense flavor.
  • Taste and Adjust: Always taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more sweetness, heat, or acidity until you achieve the desired flavor profile.

Conclusion:

Creating a homemade sweet n' spicy barbecue sauce is a rewarding experience that allows you to customize the flavor to your liking. With the right ingredients, a bit of patience, and a willingness to experiment, you can create a delicious sauce that will elevate your grilling and cooking to new heights. Whether you prefer a smoky, tangy, or sweet sauce, the possibilities are endless. So fire up your grill, grab your apron, and let's get saucy!

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