From sweet to spicy, these homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes are perfect for wings, as dipping sauces or slathered on a sandwich.
There is nothing better than a homemade bbq sauce recipe. While I always have a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray in the pantry for emergencies, there’s just something so satisfying about a homemade sauce.
One of my favorite parts about making homemade condiments is being able to control what goes into it. No high fructose corn syrup when you’re making your own sauces.
You can also control the heat. Add as much or as little spice as you want, and it’s so easy to do.
Whether your personal preference is a sweet sauce or a spicy sauce, you are to find a barbecue sauce recipe you love in this list of easy recipes.
Popular Ingredients
- Vinegar – Apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar and red wine vinegar are commonly used, but it really depends on the flavor of bbq sauce you are making.
- Spices – Any combination of garlic powder, onion powder or dry mustard are very common.
- Sugar – Maple syrup, light brown sugar and dark brown sugar are all used to make a sweeter sauce.
- Ketchup – Most bbq sauces have a tomato base, so either ketchup or tomato sauce are commonly used. However, I’ve also seen Worcestershire sauce and yellow mustard used as well.
- Spice – There are many ways to make a spicy barbecue sauce, but the most common ways are using hot sauce. cayenne pepper, black pepper, red pepper flakes or chili powder for a little kick.
How to Use BBQ Sauce
The options are really endless, but here are some of my favorite ways to use barbecue sauce.
- You can use it as a dipping sauce for french fries or sweet potato fries.
- As a pizza sauce for something like a bbq chicken pizza.
- Toss chicken wings in it.
- Smother it on pork chops or even a pork tenderloin.
- Add it to shredded chicken to make bbq chicken tacos.
Storage
The best way to store bbq sauce recipes should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Freezing is not recommended.
Best BBQ Sauce Recipes
Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce Recipe
This EASY Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce is a heady sauce that is more tangy than it is spicy. The sugars and fruit make it sticky and sweet!
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Beer BBQ Sauce Recipe
Looking for an EASY Beer BBQ Sauce to pair with your favorite brews at your next cookout? Look no further than this delicious sauce recipe!
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Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe
Perfectly sweet and spicy, this homemade Spicy BBQ Sauce recipe is perfect for slathering on a sandwich or coating a rack of ribs!
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Coca Cola BBQ Sauce
Looking for a new homemade BBQ sauce? Try making it with your favorite cola with Cola BBQ Sauce!
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Chipotle Honey BBQ Sauce
Spicy and sweet, Chipotle Honey BBQ Sauce is the perfect addition to grilled chicken, pulled pork or chicken n’ waffles!
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Golden BBQ Sauce
This tangy, sweet Golden BBQ Sauce recipe is fantastic on pork chops, pork tenderloin, grilled chicken and more! Great for sandwiches too!
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Alabama White Sauce
This unique mayonnaise-based Alabama white sauce is creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy BBQ sauce that's perfect for smoked meats!
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
This is one of the best BBQ sauce recipes out there! You can use this simple yet delicious Homemade BBQ Sauce as a marinade, condiment, sauce, or even for basting!
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Cran Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Cran Blueberry BBQ is a zesty sauce for grilled chicken, seafood or even vegetables. Sweet with a little bit of tang and a spike of coffee!
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Watermelon BBQ Sauce
This summer-infused and grill-friendly watermelon bbq sauce is made from a blend of fresh watermelon, brown sugar, balsamic and apple vinegar, and seasonings!
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KFC Honey BBQ Sauce Copycat Recipe
KFC Honey BBQ Sauce is a delicious tangy barbecue sauce served at KFC restaurants. The BBQ sauce is so easy to make at home with this copycat recipe!
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Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
This delicious and healthy Carolina gold sauce can be made at home in just 30 minutes and enjoyed for many meals!
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Bourbon Peach BBQ Sauce
This Bourbon Peach BBQ Sauce is a lip-smackin’ combo of sweet peaches and bourbon bbq sauce! Use it on everything from chicken to pork to burgers and more.
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Root Beer BBQ Sauce
If you’re looking for an easy bbq sauce recipe, this Root Beer BBQ Sauce is for you! It’s sweet, tangy and perfect for topping pork or chicken!
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Whole30 BBQ Sauce
Homemade Whole30 BBQ Sauce is quick and easy to make! It’s lightly sweetened with dates and perfectly tangy + paleo, keto, and gluten free.
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