Best 9 Sweet N Spicy Bbq Sauce Recipes

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**Savor the Sweet and Spicy Symphony of BBQ Sauce: A Culinary Journey**

Welcome to the realm of flavors, where sweet and spicy dance harmoniously to create a barbecue sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. From the smoky depths of the grill to the tangy embrace of vinegar, this versatile sauce elevates any dish to culinary greatness. Whether you're a backyard barbecue enthusiast or a kitchen maestro, prepare to embark on a flavor expedition with our diverse collection of sweet and spicy BBQ sauce recipes. From the classic Kansas City-style sauce, with its rich molasses and brown sugar notes, to the fiery heat of the Carolina-style sauce, infused with cayenne and paprika, our recipes cater to every palate. Discover the secrets to creating a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and heat, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. So, fire up the grill or preheat the oven, and let's embark on a mouthwatering adventure with these tantalizing sweet and spicy BBQ sauce recipes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 & 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 '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.

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 AND SPICY DIPPING SAUCE



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Simple sauce that combines sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors into a wonderful dipping sauce for chips, grilled chicken, and spring rolls. It can be kept in the fridge for about a week.

Provided by Sean Gough

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee®)

Steps:

  • Stir the vinegar and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, 7 to 10 minutes; add the salt, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir the chili garlic sauce into the mixture. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Sodium 330.4 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

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

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 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

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are the best choice for this sauce because they have a thicker flesh and less juice than other varieties.
  • Roast the tomatoes before using them. Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor and makes them sweeter.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices in this sauce give it a complex and flavorful taste. Be sure to use a good quality paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Let the sauce simmer for a while. Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. The goal is to create a sauce that is sweet, spicy, and slightly smoky.

Conclusion:

This sweet and spicy BBQ sauce is the perfect finishing touch for your next grilled or roasted meat dish. It's also great for dipping vegetables or using as a marinade. With its smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor, this sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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