This Sriracha bbq sauce is sweet, sour, spicy and perfect on anything that comes off the grill or the smoker. And it only takes a few minutes to make!
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Bbq sauce ingredients and notes:
Barbecue sauce is generally made from ketchup (or another tomato base), vinegar, a sweetener (such as honey or sugar) and other flavorings. The bbq sauce in this recipe also contains Sriracha sauce for a spicy and delicious chili flavor.
- Sriracha sauce is a very spicy, thick hot sauce that's made with chili peppers, garlic, sugar, vinegar and salt. It adds an intensely spicy, sweet, sour and salty flavor to anything you add it to. Because Sriracha sauce adds tons of heat and flavor it is fantastic in sauces, whether that's a barbecue sauce or a creamy Sriracha chicken sauce. (It's also excellent in marinades, such as this honey chili chicken marinade!)
- I recommend dark brown sugar (rather than light brown sugar) for this recipe. Dark brown sugar has a higher molasses content and therefore a more complex flavor that works great in this homemade bbq sauce recipe.
- Note that there is no liquid smoke in this recipe and therefore the sauce does not have the smokiness that some store-bought bbq sauces have. Instead this sauce has a complex but very pure, sweet, sour and spicy flavor profile. If you want to make the sauce smoky, you can add a drop or two of liquid smoke.
How to make it:
See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!
Step 1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
Step 2. Whisk until smooth, bring to a simmer, then turn the heat off and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
How to serve it:
This spicy barbecue sauce is incredibly versatile. Slather it on grilled or smoked meat, such as ribs, pork chops, chicken, steaks and burgers. Or, use it as a dipping sauce for chicken wings, shrimp or even French fries!
How to store it:
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
How spicy is this bbq sauce?
This sauce is quite spicy!
More spicy Sriracha sauce recipes:
- Ginger Sriracha Aioli5 Minutes
- Honey Sriracha Sauce5 Minutes
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Sriracha BBQ Sauce Recipe
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- saucepan
- whisk
- wooden spoon
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcester sauce
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan and whisk until combined.
- Stirring continuously, bring the sauce to a simmer, then turn the heat off. Let cool to room temperature.
- Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes:
Nutrition Information (Estimated):
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