Must-try barbecue sauce recipes that will make your mouth water
The outcome of a grilled dish in terms of flavor depends largely on the sauce or marinade you use. While the classic sweet and savory barbecue sauce is amazing, there is nothing wrong with trying something new. Experiment with your sauces (which you can use as a marinade or dipping sauce) and you won’t believe why you haven’t done it in the first place.
Try these unique barbecue sauce recipes the next time you grill:
The tropical touch
What do you need:
- 4 tangerines
- 2 navel oranges
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mustard prepared
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- Hot sauce, to taste
Peel the oranges and tangerines, remove the seeds and cut them into pieces. Pour the apple cider vinegar into a blender and add the fruits. Blend until mixture is smooth. Continue beating until the mixture is liquefied. Add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic salt, ginger, lemon pepper, and hot sauce and continue to pulse slowly until mixture is smooth.
Pour the sauce into a skillet and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce
What do you need:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup mustard prepared
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
In a saucepan, melt the butter and then add the onion. Skip until smooth. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 more minute. Remove from the heat and pour the contents into a blender. Add the cherries (thaw first if frozen), ketchup, brown sugar, apple juice, mustard, apple cider vinegar, butter, soy sauce, chipotle powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Puree until mixture is smooth. When ready, transfer the contents into the same saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until desired consistency, about 30 to 40 minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking.
The sauce you use makes a huge difference to your grilled meat. Whether you use it for spraying or dipping, it packs a punch on your plate. Try these delicious barbecue sauce recipes!