17 Best BBQ Sauces for Summer Grilling
JANUARY 25, 2023
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Summer is here and that means it's time to fire up the grill and get cooking! But what's the best way to really bring those mouthwatering flavors to the table? The answer is simple: the perfect BBQ sauce.
We've collected 17 of the best BBQ sauce recipes that are sure to make your next cookout a hit! From classic sauces to spicy creations, there's something for everyone. For those who like a fun twist we've got some fruity vibes including peach, raspberry, cherry and even watermelon
So get ready to get your grill on and enjoy the best barbecue sauce recipes of the summer.
Simple Savory
Spicy Beer BBQ Sauce
Spicy and slightly sweet beer-flavored bbq sauce is easy to make and tastes great!
1
20
33
55 min
TOTAL TIME
510
CALORIES
$5.60
PER SERVING
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Joyful Healthy Eats
Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Sweet and smoky with a spicy kick - this raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce will have you licking your fingers clean!
2
16,439
27
25 min
TOTAL TIME
218
CALORIES
$2.49
PER SERVING
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Canning Homemade
Spicy Barbecue Sauce
This sauce has the great flavors of a classic mop sauce you would use to baste your chicken or ribs.
3
36
4 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
43
CALORIES
$0.67
PER SERVING
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Barbecues and Grilling About.com
Barbecue Sauce Base Recipe
This BBQ sauce base is a must if you're making your own sauce. Simply add your favorite flavors to suit your tastes.
27
30 min
TOTAL TIME
18
CALORIES
$0.06
PER SERVING
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TheMountainKitchen
Spicy Chipotle Peach Barbecue Sauce With Fresh Peaches
The classic combination of a good barbecue sauce flavors, this chipotle peach barbecue sauce has them all: sweet, tangy and spicy. Try it on everything!
103
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
43
CALORIES
$0.22
PER SERVING
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Home Made Hooplah
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Make classic BBQ sauce at home in less than 5 minutes by taking common sauces and spices and whipping them up in a food processor It's a must-have recipe for countless crowd-pleasing dishes!
5
614
16
5 min
TOTAL TIME
185
CALORIES
$0.47
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Ultimate American Barbecue Sauce
Introducing the Ultimate American Barbecue Sauce, a delicious and deeply-flavored alternative to store-bought varieties. This sauce is perfect for all types of barbecued meats and is best when made ahead, allowing the flavors to harmoniously blend together. You won't ever want to go back to store-bo...
2
25 min
TOTAL TIME
362
CALORIES
$1.06
PER SERVING
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
3 SERVINGS
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Directions
3 STEPS
1
In a large saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, freshly ground black pepper, ground allspice, ground coriander, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for 20 minutes to meld the flavors and achieve a smooth texture.
3
Once the sauce reaches the desired consistency and flavor, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool. The sauce can be used immediately, but best results are achieved when letting it sit, covered, in the refrigerator for a day or two prior to use.
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Paleo Gluten-Free Guy
Tequila Pineapple Barbecue sauce
A zesty, easy sauce that's sweet, smoky and spicy.
15
202
21
50 min
TOTAL TIME
215
CALORIES
$1.82
PER SERVING
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PepperScale
Spicy Hawaiian BBQ Sauce
This spicy Hawaiian BBQ Sauce is perfect for adding a delicious kick to your favorite grilled dishes! It's a sweet and savory blend of pineapple, ginger, and jalapeño that will make your taste buds go wild!
275
20 min
TOTAL TIME
46
CALORIES
$0.20
PER SERVING
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Salt and Lavender
Apricot BBQ Sauce
This easy homemade apricot BBQ sauce is sweet and tangy, and you can really taste the flavor of the fresh apricots. It's great on grilled chicken!
5
1,169
32
55 min
TOTAL TIME
291
CALORIES
$3.52
PER SERVING
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Dad with a Pan
Sweet And Spicy Jalapeno Barbecue Sauce
A Texas Style barbecue sauce with roasted apple cider vinegar, tomato sauce, jalapeno, and spices to give a sweet, tangy and spicy barbecue sauce...
17
50,896
71
35 min
TOTAL TIME
348
CALORIES
$1.18
PER SERVING
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Cook.me Inc
Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce
This Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce is delicious as a marinade or simply used as a dipping sauce for your next BBQ. Make a batch soon and come back to leave a comment telling me how you get on.
12
6
15 min
TOTAL TIME
52
CALORIES
$0.16
PER SERVING
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The Life Jolie Blog
Grandma's Non-Smoky Homemade BBQ Sauce
Grandma's Non-Smoky Homemade BBQ Sauce is the crazy easy grilling marinade that you won't be able to stop eating this summer. This is a total crowd-pleaser!
302
55 min
TOTAL TIME
489
CALORIES
$1.75
PER SERVING
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Cooking with Curls
Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy to top your chicken, pork, or anything else you choose to throw on the grill!
22
4,705
8
50 min
TOTAL TIME
74
CALORIES
$0.40
PER SERVING
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AllRecipes
All-American Barbecue Sauce
I'm very excited to show you my take on America's most popular style of barbecue sauce--which of course originated in and around Kansas City. After you make a batch of this and taste just how incredible it is, I don't think you'll ever buy that stuff from the store again. Sauce may be used right awa...
28
220
7
5 min
TOTAL TIME
360
CALORIES
$0.92
PER SERVING
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Vindulge
Spicy Mango Jalapeño BBQ Sauce
A Spicy Mango BBQ Sauce that is naturally sweetened with a kick of heat from the jalapeno. This is a no-sugar-added bbq sauce.
4
341
29
45 min
TOTAL TIME
347
CALORIES
$2.30
PER SERVING
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Simply Scratch
Homemade Sweet Barbecue Sauce
Homemade Sweet Barbecue Sauce is sweet, savory and delicious! It's like Sweet Baby Ray's just minus the high fructose corn syrup! Yields 3 cups or about 24 servings.
15
1
10 min
TOTAL TIME
62
CALORIES
$0.11
PER SERVING
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The Food XP
Gordon Ramsay's Barbecue Sauce Recipe
This Barbecue Sauce combines sweet, sour, spicy, and tangy ingredients altogether. It adds a variety to many grilled family meals.
2
26
25 min
TOTAL TIME
166
CALORIES
$1.20
PER SERVING
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