Best 8 Thick And Spicy Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Are you in search of a finger-licking, tantalizingly thick and spicy barbecue sauce that will elevate your grilling or smoking experience to new heights? Look no further! Get ready to relish the smoky, savory, and fiery flavors that will transform your ordinary barbecue into an extraordinary culinary adventure. With our carefully curated selection of recipes, you'll discover the perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and tanginess that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Whether you prefer a classic tomato-based sauce or something with a unique twist, our comprehensive guide offers a wide range of options to satisfy every palate. So, grab your apron, fire up the grill, and embark on a journey of taste sensation with our ultimate guide to thick and spicy barbecue sauce recipes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Spicy barbecue sauce with enough heat to bite the back of your throat and just barely sweet enough to balance that heat, this is the sauce I was craving.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ketchup ( I use Heinz original)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Stir to combine and simmer 5 minutes. Use warm or let cool, pour into a jar and refrigerate until needed. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 314 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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, 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

BRIE'S SPICY SWEET TANGY BARBECUE SAUCE



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This sauce goes great with ribs, chicken, or pulled pork. For more heat, add more cayenne pepper. For more thickness, add more cornstarch. For more tang, add more vinegar.

Provided by Briana Falb-Joslin

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stir ketchup, water, brown sugar, white wine vinegar, sugar, honey, orange juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce until thickened, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1111.7 mg, Sugar 44.7 g

TANGY BARBECUE SAUCE



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My mother-in-law created this recipe, and we just can't get enough of her delectable sauce! I always keep a little out of the basting dish prior to using it on the grill so we have some to serve at the table. It tastes terrific on any grilled meat. -Mary Kaye Rackowitz, Marysville, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Discard bay leaf. Use as a basting sauce when grilling chicken, pork or beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BARBECUE SAUCE - THICK AND SPICY



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Oh man, are ya'll in for a treat! :) This Texas barbecue sauce is thick, semi-sweet and spicy. Not really hot spicy (just a little). If you are sensitive to spicy hot then omit the red pepper. This is pretty thick but can be thinned with additional broth or even beer. This is my signature sauce I made in my BBQ stand here in TX and it was a real hit, it took me around 6 months of trial and error to perfect it. I could have kept it a secret, but why. If you like really sweet and mild then this is not for you. This is a sauce you can use for mopping (basting) or as a dipping sauce or for sandwiches. Now.....Quit drooling and get to cookin! This sauce was made to compliment low and slow smoked meats, but hey, if you buy the stuff and you make it, it is your sauce, put it toast as far as I care! Ha ha. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for big parties!!

Provided by Chipfo

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 beef bouillon cube
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons dried onion, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a pot in order of list, stir with a whisk to blend, bring to a simmer and simmer very slowly for about an hour to an hour and a half. Watch carefully and stir so not to scorch the bottom. A slow cooker is perfect. I suggest serving warm, it is a thick sauce.
  • You can taste this at any time but before making adjustments I recommend simmering for an hour before making adjustments to allow all the flavors to blend, you will not get the true finished flavor after just 5 minutes.
  • If it is not sweet enough add more sugar, for thinner sauce add more broth, beer or water. Don't want little chunks of onion then sub a teaspoon or so of onion powder.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, etc. for bigger batches, I quadrupled it for the BBQ stand.
  • This stores nicely in the refridgerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 613.5, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 11.3, Protein 1.8

THICK AND SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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This sauce is amazing. I used it for ribs tonight, and apparently Dr. BBQ uses it as a base for some of his cookoff recipes, adding 1 cup of honey and 1 tbs of hot sauce. I have added some vinegar for my own personal taste

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups ketchup
1 cup dark molasses
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
1/4 cup vinegar (optional but I like it)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. As soon as the molasses dissolves, the sauce is ready to use.
  • Store in a covered glass jar or plastic container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1841.4, Carbohydrate 127.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 99, Protein 3.4

NICELY SPICY BBQ SAUCE



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The basic building blocks of barbecue sauce are not esoteric; it's all about how you put them together. Put your own stamp on it, and develop a micro-regional cuisine all your own. Note: The use of different chiles brings depth and roundness to this sauce. If you like it even spicier, feel free to leave in some or all of the seeds from the chipotles and ancho.

Provided by Sean Timberlake

Categories     condiment

Time 13h50m

Yield About 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 quarts tomato puree
2 cups chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon hot pepper flake
1 ancho chile, stemmed and seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 to 3 dry chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon celery seed
3 tablespoons salt
10 whole peppercorns
1/4 cup bourbon
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/3 cups apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry ginger
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Infuse the sauce: Combine the tomato puree, onion, garlic, hot pepper flake, ancho, chipotle, celery seeds and salt in a large, nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until all the vegetables and dry chiles are soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the jars and lids: Wash all jars and lids thoroughly with soap and water and rinse well. Fill your canner with enough water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch and bring to a simmer. Using a pair of canning tongs, lower the jars in gently, tilting them to fill with the hot water. In a small saucepan, keep some water warm but not boiling; place the lids in the water. Have an additional kettle of water on to boil.
  • Strain the sauce: Ladle the sauce into a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl or other container, pressing with the back of the ladle to extract as much sauce while leaving solids behind. Alternatively, use a food mill for the same effect. Once strained, return the sauce to the saucepan.
  • Finish the sauce: Place the peppercorns in a tea infuser or cheesecloth sachet, and add to the sauce. Add the bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, mustard and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or scorching, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Remove the sachet of peppercorns, and remove sauce from heat.
  • Fill and close the jars: Using canning tongs, remove the jars from the canner, carefully pouring the water back into the canner. Set next to the sauce in the saucepan. Turn the heat under the canner to high. Use a ladle to pour the sauce into the jars through a canning funnel, leaving 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Run a clean chopstick around the inside of the jar to dislodge any trapped air. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel. Place the lids on, and screw on the rings until just finger-tight.
  • Seal the jars: Using canning tongs, gently transfer the jars to the canner, taking care to keep them vertical. When all the jars are in the canner, there should be at least 1 inch of water covering them; if you need more, add water from the kettle until the jars are sufficiently covered. Bring the water to a full rolling boil, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and cool: Using canning tongs, gently remove the jars from the canner and transfer them to a kitchen towel or cooling rack, again keeping them vertical. Do not set hot jars directly on to cool counter surfaces. Leave to cool, undisturbed, for at least 12 hours. If any of the jars do not seal when cool, reprocess using the method above, or refrigerate and use immediately.
  • Label and store: Add a label to the lid or side of your jar, noting the date it was canned. Remove the rings and store jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerate after opening.

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients. Fresh, ripe tomatoes, flavorful spices, and a variety of peppers will make all the difference in the taste of your sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make barbecue sauce, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.
  • Cook the sauce low and slow. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Taste the sauce as you cook it and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before using it. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Thick and spicy barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of foods. Whether you're grilling, smoking, or baking, a good barbecue sauce will add flavor and moisture to your dish. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own thick and spicy barbecue sauce at home. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your food, give this recipe a try.

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