This is the barbecue sauce that P.F. Chang uses on their short ribs appetizer. It's sweet and tangy with lots of Asian flavors.
Time: under 30 minutes
Barbecue Sauces
Barbecue sauce (also commonly spelled "barbeque" or abbreviated "bbq") has a multitude of uses. It can be used to baste foods while grilling, it can be a dipping sauce, it can even be used to slow cook meats. Barbecue sauce also can take on a wide variety of flavors. Spice it up with some chipotle, sweeten it with honey, or give it some tang with vinegar or mustard.
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Copycat P.F. Chang's BBQ Sauce
Tomato Juice BBQ Sauce
This tasty barbecue sauce uses tomato juice as the base ingredient. The result is a fresher, less smoky tomato flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian BBQ Sauce
This Asian BBQ Sauce is a game-changer. Combining hoisin, soy, garlic, and ginger, it's the marinade your chicken and ribs have been craving.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Catalina Dressing BBQ Sauce
This sweet and tangy sauce with Catalina dressing, brown sugar, and chopped onions might be the last one you ever need! Perfect for brushing on chicken or pork chops.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Dreamland Barbecue Sauce
Dreamland is actually the name of a BBQ chain, not just where you'll be after you slather this sauce onto your ribs or toss it on your pulled pork sandwiches.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce
This barbecue sauce, with uniquely Hawaiian-style flavors, is delicious as a glaze while grilling chicken, pork, or seafood, or to use as a sweet bbq dipping sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Paste BBQ Sauce
Thick BBQ sauce with a few tricks up its sleeve. A sweet and savory sauce perfect for slathering on chicken or ribs.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Coca Cola Barbecue Sauce
Coca Cola is a fantastic secret ingredient. Sweet, flavorful, and an absolutely perfect base for BBQ sauce. Just be prepared to be "grilled" about the secret.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Alabama Mustard Vinegar BBQ Sauce
Alabama-style barbecue sauces incorporate vinegar and mustard to give them a lot of tang and flavor. Delicious on pork, chicken, and brisket.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kenny Rogers' Barbecue Sauce
Kenny Rogers Roasters, a chain of roasted chicken restaurants started by musician Kenny Rogers, was well known for their special BBQ sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Nelson's Port-A-Pit Barbecue Sauce
This copycat BBQ sauce has a classic mix of tangy and sweet ingredients. Use it for basting, dipping, whatever you need.
Time: under 30 minutes
TGI Friday's Applebutter Barbecue Sauce
Apple butter gives a sweet tang to BBQ sauce that makes it perfect for slathering on ribs or dumping in a slow cooker with pork shoulder to make a big batch of...
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Applebee's Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue sauce just like Applebee's does it. The secret ingredient is apple butter for a touch of fruity sweetness. Ready for ribs, chicken, or pulled pork.
Time: under 30 minutes
Onion Soup Mix Barbecue Sauce
Every barbecue sauce needs a good secret ingredient. Let tangy onion soup mix be yours. It's the perfect addition to this simmered sauce, adding a savory depth to all your...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mesquite Barbecue Sauce
This barbecue sauce brings way more than just a smoky mesquite element to the table with orange zest and serranos providing an intriguing sweet and spicy balance to the sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Big Bob Gibson's Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Say goodbye to ordinary barbecue sauces and hello to something extraordinary. Big Bob Gibson's Alabama white BBQ sauce brings a creamy richness that's perfect...
Time: under 30 minutes
Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce
A splash of Jack steps up your bbq sauce game. The rich bourbon flavor works well with chicken, beef, or pork. Heck, you can use this anywhere you use barbecue sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cinnamon BBQ Sauce
The blend of ingredients may sound odd, but it turns out that pineapple juice, chili sauce, cinnamon, and other spices make a killer barbecue sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
North Carolina Barbecue Sauce
North Carolina BBQ starts off with a heavy dose of tangy cider vinegar. Throw in some brown sugar and ketchup and we've got ourselves a sauce perfect for pork sandwiches...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Carolina Gold
Made with garlic powder, black pepper, prepared mustard, brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Java Bbq Sauce
You'll be wanting a big batch of this stuff. Dark roast coffee makes an outstanding addition to a BBQ sauce, adding in earthy flavors to counterbalance all the sweetness and acidity.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barbecue Sauce
This is a flavorful barbecue sauce with hints of cinnamon and cloves.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lyndon Johnson's Favorite Barbecue Sauce
The 36th president was a native Texan so he knew his way around barbecue sauce. Try this simple sauce on chicken or ribs.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Chile Barbecue Sauce
This green chile barbecue sauce is the perfect addition to your next cookout. Spicy and flavorful, it will liven up any grilled meats or veggies.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
All-Purpose Slow Cooker Barbecue Sauce
Nothing beats the flavor of a slow-simmered barbecue sauce. The crock pot lets this easily simmer for hours. Use it anywhere you'd like a little kick of bbq...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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