The barbecue sauce recipe you use in your cooking sets the taste and tone of the meal. It can be spicy, exotic, sweet, or even bland. When you think about it, why settle for a bland flavor when you can add zest and passion to your meal with a great barbecue sauce recipe?
Here are a few unique barbecue sauce recipes that will surely bring that zest and passion to your dishes:
Ellen’s Exotic Spicy Barbecue Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped finely
5 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
One 15-16 oz can plum tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons tamarind paste (available at gourmet markets)
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped finely
2 ounces cilantro, chopped coarsely
Salt
Ground black pepper
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until almost soft. Then, add the ginger root and cook for an additional two minutes. Your kitchen will fill with a wonderful aroma!
Add the remaining spices and cook for another 20 minutes. Then, add the tomatoes and juice, brown sugar, tamarind paste, and jalapeno, stirring to combine.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness, about 30 minutes.
Asian Barbecue Sauce (Makes about 2 cups)
When making barbecue sauce for a pork roast, be sure to try this Asian favorite:
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for about four minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.
Place the mixture in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Refrigerate or freeze the sauce until ready to use if you aren’t using it right away.
Passion Play Barbecue Sauce (Makes about six cups)
This barbecue sauce recipe includes vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and molasses for a hearty flavor. The chili sauce, mustard, and red pepper add a “bite” to the sauce, making it perfect for beef or chicken dishes, and even on smoked beef, brisket, or short ribs.
One 24-ounce bottle of tomato ketchup
One 12-ounce bottle of chili sauce
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup clover honey
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup dry mustard
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup water
In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients and simmer over medium-low heat for about an hour. If not using the sauce immediately, cover it and store it in the refrigerator. This recipe keeps well for several months in freezer containers.
Quick and Easy Barbecue Sauce (Makes just over 2/3 cup)
This quick barbecue sauce recipe is simple and requires minimal preparation—just open a few jars!
The cooking time for this barbecue sauce is only four to five minutes.
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey (preferably orange or clover)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer, continuing to stir for 2-3 minutes.
This sauce is great on meats or sandwiches.
So there you have it—four barbecue sauce recipes that you can use in countless dishes for years to come!
