Must-Try BBQ Sauce Recipes for Grilling
Summer is the perfect time for firing up the grill and indulging in mouthwatering barbecue dishes. While the main attraction is often the tender and juicy meat, let's not forget the crucial element that takes your barbecue experience to the next level: the BBQ sauce recipes.
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Must-Try BBQ Sauce Recipes for Grilling
Whether you prefer a spicy kick, a rich smoky flavor, or a hint of sweetness, we've curated a collection of 42 must-try BBQ sauce recipes to elevate your grilling game.
Get ready to embark on a journey of flavors that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
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Smokey BBQ Sauces
For those who crave the irresistible allure of smoky flavors, we have a range of sauces that capture that essence perfectly. From traditional hickory-infused barbecue sauce to mesquite-inspired creations, these recipes bring that beloved smokiness to every bite.
Sweet Temptation BBQ Sauces
For those who prefer a touch of sweetness in their BBQ sauce, we present a delightful selection that ranges from mildly sweet to delectably indulgent. Experiment with honey-infused blends, fruity concoctions, or even maple syrup-infused sauces for a delightful contrast to the smoky flavors of your grilled dishes.
Unconventional BBQ Sauces
If you're feeling adventurous and want to explore unique flavor profiles, we've included some unconventional yet tantalizing options. From tangy Asian-inspired sauces to exotic fruit-based combinations, these recipes will take your taste buds on an exciting culinary adventure.
BBQ Sauce Round Up
The main attraction is often the meat, let's not forget what takes the barbecue experience to the next level: the BBQ sauce recipes.
Smokey BBQ Sauce
This is an easy, smokey, BBQ sauce recipe that it is perfect for your BBQ this season.
Vegan BBQ Sauce
This vegan BBQ sauce is perfectly sweet yet tangy, smoky, and a little spicy. It's simple to make and tastes just like your favorite bottled BBQ sauce. Plus, it's ready in just 10 minutes!
Tangy Homemade Keto BBQ Sauce Recipe
A tangy low carb BBQ sauce you can slather on ribs, steaks, pulled pork and pizza! So many delicious ways to use this keto barbeque sauce.
Easy Chipotle Cherry BBQ Sauce
Cherry chipotle bbq sauce is slightly smoky, sweet, and the perfect homemade bbq sauce recipe.
This chipotle cherry sauce is easy to make and perfect for grilling or pouring over your favorite shredded chicken, salmon, tofu or for dipping your fries in!
Low Carb BBQ Sauce- Keto Friendly
Enjoy the summer (or any day really) with our low-carb BBQ sauce recipe that is keto-friendly and refined sugar-free. Only 2 net carbs per serving compared to 18 in the store-bought. A little sweet and a little smokey, a perfectly balanced keto barbecue sauce.
Peach BBQ Sauce
This spicy Peach BBQ sauce is delicious on these juicy spice-rubbed grilled chicken thighs (and would be perfect on ribs or shrimp, too!).
15-Minute Apricot BBQ Sauce - Sweet and Spicy
This 15-minute Apricot BBQ Sauce Recipe is a delicious combination of sweet apricots and tangy BBQ sauce. Perfect as a marinade or dipping sauce for grilled meats, like salmon, chicken, pork, or beef.
Root Beer BBQ Sauce (A Nostalgic Classic!)
This rich and slightly sweet Root Beer BBQ Sauce is a classic choice for an old-fashioned summer cookout. This versatile sauce is delicious slathered on everything from grilled chicken to ribs or burgers.
Tangy Apricot BBQ Sauce (for Grilling, Glazing & Dipping!)
This easy homemade Apricot Barbecue Sauce is sweet, tangy, spicy, and absolutely crave-able!
Sweet & Tangy Pineapple BBQ Sauce
If you’re looking for a homemade BBQ sauce that’s sweet, delicious, and full of flavor, you’ve got to try this recipe for Sweet Pineapple BBQ Sauce!
Guinness Barbecue Sauce
Rich, tangy Guinness Barbecue Sauce with a kick! This sauce is perfect for ribs, chicken, steak, or burgers!!
Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Recipe
Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Recipe with molasses, pineapple, tomato paste, and liquid smoke. Refined sugar-free and much healthier than store-bought.
Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce
Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce is a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce that’s made with Dr Pepper.
Homemade Chinese BBQ Sauce Recipe (Char Siu Sauce)
Sticky, fruity, sweet, and salty. And comes together in 15 minutes. Can you guess what it is? Yes, it is the world-famous Char Siu sauce, which is also known as Chinese BBQ Sauce.
Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Give your smoked and grilled meats the most delicious finishing touch with this blueberry BBQ sauce! Bursting with fresh blueberry flavor, this fruit BBQ sauce features the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes.
Easy Homemade Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
This rich and savory homemade Balsamic BBQ Sauce takes just minutes to make, and you'll be all set to slather your favorite meat, seafood, and vegetables. Tangy and subtly sweet, add a bit of sassy Italian-inspired flavor to your basic barbecue sauce.
Homemade Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
Use this spring delectable to make a delicious homemade barbecue sauce for chicken, pork, or even baked beans!
Peach BBQ Sauce (With Video) · Chef Not Required...
Sweet, tangy, and a little bit smoky, this rich and thick peach bbq sauce is easy to make yourself at home.
Grape Jelly BBQ Sauce
This Grape Jelly BBQ Sauce is made from just three ingredients. It has just the right amount of sweetness and heat to add that perfect glaze.
The Apple Pan's Hickory Burger Sauce Copycat Recipe
This copycat recipe for Apple Pan’s Hickory burger sauce takes hamburgers to the next level. The special BBQ sauce adds a smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor that is irresistible.
Honey BBQ Sauce - rich, sweet, and tangy!
Add the perfect balance of sweet and tangy to your favorite barbecue dishes with this homemade Honey BBQ Sauce. It is so easy to make and better than anything from a bottle. And there is no ketchup in this recipe!
Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Kick up your next BBQ with this sweet and spicy Pineapple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce that packs a punch!!
Bourbon-Coffee BBQ Sauce
Step up your summer grilling game with this bourbon-coffee BBQ sauce! Spicy, smoky, and complex with a boozy punch, this homemade BBQ sauce perfectly complements any grilled meat. After one taste, I have no doubt this will become your new favorite BBQ sauce.
Hickory Smoked PB&J BBQ Sauce (gluten-free)
This healthy and homemade Goober burger-inspired hickory peanut butter (PB&J) and jelly BBQ sauce is gluten-free and quick to make!
Homemade Dark Cherry Barbecue Sauce for Ribs, Chicken & Burgers!
For your next outdoor meal, why not put your usual BBQ sauces to one side and try this stunning homemade Dark Cherry Barbecue Sauce Recipe. This is an Instant Pot recipe and takes around 15 minutes using ingredients like chilies, ginger, cinnamon, and maple syrup. It’s a great sauce for ribs, chicken, and burgers!
Bourbon Barbecue Sauces
My quest for the best barbecue sauce ended when I tried it with bourbon. So good I had to make two slightly different recipes. You wouldn't believe how easy it is to make them and how long they last!
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
This mustard based Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce, also known as Golden BBQ Sauce, is a tangy, spicy, slightly sweet punch of flavor. This condiment combines simple ingredients and is ready in minutes. Slather it on chicken wings, dip veggies in it, or spoon it over pulled pork sandwiches.
Apple Butter BBQ Sauce
The new king of barbecue sauce! This Apple Butter BBQ Sauce is sweet, tangy, and spicy. Perfect for smoked ribs, barbecue pulled pork, to top burgers, and even slathering on grilled chicken.
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Alabama White BBQ Sauce has been called the “secret sauce” of some of the best BBQ chefs in the United States. A tangy, creamy twist on traditional barbecue sauce perfect on grilled burgers, chicken, fish, pork, fries, and more! Ready in under 5 minutes, it’s a quick and easy sauce ready when you are!
Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce
Never buy bottled BBQ sauce again! This homemade BBQ sauce is not only easy, but healthy too. It’s gluten-free, vegan, and can be sugar-free, made with pure ingredients and spices. The perfect coating, spread, dip, rub, or marinade for all your healthy cooking or grilling needs!
Korean BBQ Sauce
Korean BBQ Sauce, an easy homemade sticky sauce, dipping sauce, or marinade for a wide range of things like beef, chicken, pork, or vegetables. You can also use this sweet and spicy sauce for wings, tacos, ribs, sandwiches, and more!
Hot Honey BBQ Sauce - Easy Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce Recipe!
Looking for that perfect balance of sweet and spicy? Adding this Hot Honey BBQ Sauce recipe to your entrees and sides will give you that perfect kick of flavor. It is great on everything from wings to burgers and pork.
Tangy Pomegranate BBQ Sauce From Scratch
From the tangy pomegranate juice and apple cider vinegar to the sweet brown sugar and ketchup, this pomegranate bbq sauce really amplifies any dish you pair it with.
Sweet & Spicy Root Beer BBQ Sauce
Easy homemade Sweet & Spicy Root Beer BBQ Sauce, great on pulled pork, ribs, chicken, wings, and even sandwiches! You can whip up this from scratch barbeque sauce in no time and keep in the fridge.
Easy Sriracha BBQ Sauce with Peaches
This Sriracha BBQ Sauce is a must. If you're a fan of hot and sweet, making this easy homemade barbeque recipe needs to be on your radar. Perfect for chicken, pork, and anything else that you want to pile a spicy-sweet peach bbq sauce recipe on.
Sugar Free BBQ Sauce (Keto)
Satisfy your craving for a barbecue with this sweet, smoky, and tangy keto sugar-free BBQ sauce. It's so easy to make and has won awards!
Whole30 BBQ Sauce
This Whole30 bbq sauce recipe has the most amazing flavour. It's made with dates, coconut aminos and spices to make it slightly sweet and just a little smoky. It's also really easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes using your blender or immersion blender. It's also paleo, gluten free and vegan!
Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Simple ingredients come together easily to make this slightly tangy and slightly sweet homemade barbecue sauce.
Easy Homemade Buffalo Sauce
Instant Pot Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Homemade barbecue sauce recipe that you make in the pressure cooker.
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Recipe
Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Sauce
With these 42 BBQ sauce recipes, your summer grilling sessions are destined to be unforgettable. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a homemade BBQ feast, this collection offers something for every palate.
From the rich smokiness of traditional favorites to the fiery heat and sweet indulgence of unique blends, these sauces will transform your grilled creations into mouthwatering masterpieces.
So, fire up your grill, gather your friends and family, and embark on a flavorsome journey this summer. Get ready to savor the magic of BBQ sauce and create memories that will last a lifetime.