Best 8 Homemade Sweet And Spicy Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our diverse collection of barbecue sauce recipes, ranging from the classic and comforting to the uniquely adventurous. Embark on a flavor-filled odyssey, where sweet and spicy dance harmoniously, creating a symphony of taste that will leave your palate craving more. Whether you prefer a traditional tangy tomato-based sauce or an audacious fusion of fruits and spices, we have a recipe that will ignite your taste buds and transform your grilling experience. Prepare to elevate your backyard cookouts, impress your dinner guests, and elevate your barbecue game to new heights of deliciousness.

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

HOMEMADE SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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I have made this for years, with a little tweak here and there and finally think I have it perfected. It has just enough bite from the vinegar, but a subtle sweetness too. I make quadruple batches and store it in old mayo jars in my garage fridge for quick meals. The longer you simmer it, the better it gets!

Provided by NanciY

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup vinegar
1 1/2 cups catsup
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large stewpot over med-high heat.
  • When the bubbling subsides add the onions all at once.
  • Sprinkle with the salt and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring often, until golden.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the syrup, molasses, vinegar and catsup. (At this point I use a hand blender to puree the onions, but this is optional).
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to med-low.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and continue to simmer until thick and bubbly, at least 30 minutes. The longer you simmer it, the better it will be.

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.

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

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 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

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.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Ingredients: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful spices.
  • Balance the Sweetness and Heat: Adjust the amount of brown sugar and cayenne pepper to your desired taste. You can also add a touch of honey or molasses for extra sweetness and a pinch of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
  • Simmer for Flavor: Simmer the sauce over low heat for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
  • Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more sweetness, heat, or spices until you achieve the desired flavor.
  • Use Variety of Vinegars: Experiment with different types of vinegars, such as apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, or balsamic vinegar, to add depth and complexity to the sauce.

Conclusion:

Homemade Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce is a versatile condiment that can elevate any grilled or roasted meat, poultry, or vegetables. With its perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and tang, this sauce will become a staple in your kitchen. Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking to add some extra flavor to your weeknight meals, this homemade sauce is sure to impress. So, fire up your grill or oven and get ready to enjoy the deliciousness of homemade Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce!

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