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Whether its for a Memorial Day barbecue or a summer grilling gathering, you need a great barbecue sauce. But, as many of us know, barbecue sauce is a matter of personal preference, and folks can be particular about what ingredients should or shouldn't be included. Making your own barbecue sauce ensures you have complete control over what goes in it, unlike what you'll find at the store. No matter what regional barbecue camp you fall into, here you're sure to find a homemade barbecue sauce that suits your taste.
Big Al's K.C. Barbecue Sauce
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As one of just two cities that can claim their own unique barbecue style (the other being Memphis), Kansas City knows a thing or two about barbecue sauce. This classic KC-style sauce gets its sweetness from molasses and ketchup, and liquid smoke gives it its signature smoky flavor.
A Very Popular Barbecue Sauce
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This sauce is just the right balance of sweet and spicy, thanks to the brown sugar, ketchup, and hot pepper sauce. Reviewer DMB4LIFE says, "It would be foolish to ever buy the store bought kind again. You just can't compare them."
Vegan Barbeque Sauce
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You can serve this vegan barbecue with another vegan barbecue alternative like jackfruit or glazed on top of a rack of ribs. Oh, and you can can use it right away or make it ahead store in a glass jar in the fridge to use throughout the summer.
Kathy's Award Winning Barbecue Sauce
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"This is a thick and spicy barbecue chicken recipe that has won several cooking contests," says recipe creator Kathy. "The sauce consists of molasses, brown sugar, tomato juice and spices all pureed together in a blender."
Buzzsaw's Barbecue Sauce
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You can use this sauce on the side or as marinade for beef, pork, or chicken. "I used this sauce for chicken thighs and it was so good!" says reviewer Tami H. "It doesn't even come close to store bought barbecue sauce. Next time I will try it on ribs!"
Korean Barbecue Sauce
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Reviewers say this sauce—which includes soy sauce, Sriracha, fresh ginger, and sesame oil—is great served over grilled salmon, spare ribs, or chicken thighs.
Mustard Based Barbecue Sauce
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Many barbecue sauces are ketchup-based, but mustard-based sauces reign supreme in South Carolina's "Mustard Belt." This traditional recipe features just five pantry staple ingredients.
Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce
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Vinegar gives this sweet sauce a bit of kick. You'll want to keep some of this sauce in the fridge for all your summer grilling.
Smokin' Jack Barbecue Sauce
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Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add fiery flavor to this top-rated BBQ sauce. Recipe creator Big Chag suggests trying it on a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw as the ideal sauce.
Alabama-Style White Barbecue Sauce
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Alabama's signature barbecue sauce was created in 1925 at Big Bob Gibson's in Decatur. It's a peppery mayonnaise-based sauce that can be used as a marinade, basting sauce, or serving sauce.
Easy Barbecue Sauce
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"I came up with this recipe via trial and error after running out of barbecue sauce one too many times. Now my family will not have any other kind," says recipe creator Joyce. "I make it in double batches and store it in a mason jar in the refrigerator." Ketchup, brown sugar, onion, teriyaki sauce, hot sauce, and liquid smoke are all you need to make this easy barbecue sauce.
Raspberry Hot Barbecue Sauce
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Before you toss your jar of pickles, be sure to save the juice for this unique sauce. The acidity of the pickle juice helps to balance the sweetness of the raspberry preserves and the spice of the hot pepper sauce.
Costa del Sol Barbeque Sauce
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This sauce, straight from the Spanish Costas, gets a kick from red chile peppers and cayenne pepper.
Guava Barbeque Sauce
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Guava's tropical, tangy flavor is an excellent pairing for savory meats, particularly pork.
Eastern North Carolina Barbecue Sauce with a West Coast Twist
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Chef John's take on East North Carolina-style sauce uses honey in place of sugar. This all-purpose condiment is especially fantastic on pulled pork.
Easy Barbecue Sauce
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Fennel seeds and soy sauce add non-traditional flavor to this sauce. "I think this would be outstanding on ribs or even grilled pork chops," says Allrecipes Allstar lutzflcat.
Blackberry Habanero Barbecue Sauce
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If you're looking for an out-of-the-box barbecue sauce, your search ends with this sweet-heat blackberry sauce.
Pomegranate Molasses Barbecue Sauce
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The fruity, tart flavor of this sauce plays well with meats like pork, chicken, and lamb.
Peach-Jalapeno Barbeque Sauce
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Say hello to summer grilling with this seasonal sauce! Peaches complement a variety of meats, including chicken, pork, and beef.
Caribbean Barbecue Sauce
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Spiced rum adds Caribbean flair to this tangy, island-style sauce.
Bacon and Onion Barbecue Sauce
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For added texture, try crumbling the bacon and adding it back to the sauce, as Allrecipes Allstar lutzflcat suggests.
Pacific Rim Barbecue Sauce
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Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and Chinese 5-spice powder add Asian-inspired flavor to this East-West fusion sauce.
Tahini Barbecue Sauce
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Tahini is responsible for the unique, nutty flavor of this Barbecue sauce. "It goes wonderful with chicken!" says recipe creator Reima.
Maple Whiskey Barbecue Sauce
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Recipe creator France C suggests making this sauce a day ahead of time to give the flavors time to marry.