You don’t have to buy expensive herbs or spices to make a delicious barbecue sauce. In fact, the best-tasting ones that expert grillers use only require a few simple ingredients. Starting today, forego buying bottled marinades for your grilled dishes – start making natural and homemade sauces for added flavor and freshness!
Here are quick and easy barbecue marinade and sauce recipes to try at home:
Kansas-Style Rib Sauce
What you need:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbsps. olive oil
- 2 tbsps. paprika
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (or more if desired)
In a saucepan, heat olive oil then saute garlic until brown and tender over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low before adding ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, water, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Honey-Soy Grilled Steak Marinade
What you need:
- 1 1/2 cups steak sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Pour steak sauce, honey, salad dressing, soy sauce and garlic powder in a blender or food processor and blend for 10-15 seconds until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Place any type of meat you wish to grill in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour honey soy marinade into the bag, seal and shake to coat meat well. Refrigerate for 3 hours to overnight before grilling meat.
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Marinade
What you need:
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps. dry mustard
- 1 1/2 tsps. minced fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
Combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Add in mustard, parsley, pepper and salt and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour lemon herb mixture over chicken pieces and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight before grilling.
Classic Sweet Rib Glaze
What you need:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup whiskey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsps. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and stir to mix well. Cook over low heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the mixture thickens. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate at least overnight before using.
Spicy Strawberry Barbecue Sauce
What you need:
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup minced ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsps. habanero hot sauce
Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Use as a marinade or brush onto meat or vegetables during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
Try making these easy yet unique marinades and sauces for your next barbecue, and they will surely become the crowd favorite!
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