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Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce

Apr 25, 2024 · 1 Comment

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This Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce will add a flavorful kick to any dish. This homemade condiment combines the perfect balance of sweetness and heat, and can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or glaze for grilled meats and vegetables.

Whether you prefer it on ribs, chicken, or even tofu, this sweet and spicy BBQ sauce is sure to tease your taste buds and elevate your next barbecue experience.

Sweet and spicy bbq sauce in mason jar with brush

Table of Contents

  • Why I love this homemade Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce
  • Recipe Rundown
  • Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce Ingredients
  • How to make Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce
  • Watch Me Make This Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce
  • How to store this homemade BBQ Sauce
  • Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce

Why I love this homemade Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce

I love a good bbq sauce, and this sweet and spicy bbq sauce recipe is one of my absolute favorites.

There are so many great bbq sauces that are available for purchase, but there's something about making your own that makes the sauce taste that much better.

This bbq sauce has the perfect amount of sweet and spice, and is a fantastic addition to any chicken, pork, and beef. Just make sure you eat some of the meat without the dip first to make sure the cook isn't offended...

Recipe Rundown

Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Sweet and spicy bbq sauce on wooden spoon

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce Ingredients

To make this you'll need just a few ingredients. For the full ingredient list with measurements scroll down to the bottom of this post.

  • Ketchup- this makes the base of the sauce.
  • Honey- I have made this with both regular or you can sub Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot to kick up the flavor.
  • Molasses- This adds some depth and thickness to the sauce.
  • Brown Sugar- A little sweet balances the heat.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar- This adds a bit of a tang and the acidity to the sauce.
  • Paprika- this mild spice adds a little peppery flavor along with a hint of heat.
  • Garlic Powder- I love to add garlic to pretty much anything. It just adds a ton of flavor.
  • Onion Powder- this spice is great in BBQ sauce and compliments many grilled and smoked foods.
  • Salt- a little salt is used to help with the overall taste of the sauce.
  • Cayenne- this spice gives the kick in the sauce!
Sweet N Spicy BBQ Sauce ingredients

How to make Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce

To make the sweet and spicy bbq sauce we just combine all of the ingredients in a pan, stir together, and then simmer over medium heat for 20-30 minutes. Stir every few minutes to keep the dip from sticking to the pan while cooking down.

How to make sweet and spicy bbq sauce

I've made this recipe quite a few times now, and I've found that the flavor is even better if you use Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot and eliminate the Cayenne Pepper.

Watch Me Make This Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce

How to store this homemade BBQ Sauce

You can store the sauce in one of these squeeze bottles, and it will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks, but if it lasts that long I'd be surprised. I know I'm devouring the whole bottle in less than a week most of the time. This stuff is good on everything!

Sweet and spicy bbq sauce on burger

If you're looking for another good dip, check out my blueberry bbq sauce recipe.

And here are some awesome recipes you can dip in this 🙂

  • Pulled Pork
  • Brisket
  • Tri Tip
  • Pork Tenderloin
  • Chuck Roast
BBQ sauce in mason jar and honey
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Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce

With a little bit of sweet and a little bit of heat, this sauce has it all. I love a good bbq sauce, and this sweet and spicy bbq sauce is my absolute favorite. It's great for chicken, pork, and beef, or drizzled on a pizza. You're gonna want to save this recipe...
Course BBQ Sides
Cuisine Barbecue
Keyword sweet and spicy bbq sauce, sweet and spicy bbq sauce for chicken, sweet and spicy bbq sauce recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 35 minutes minutes
Servings 10 ounces
Calories 120kcal
Author Nick @ SmokedMeatSunday.com

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup honey sub Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper if using Mike's Hot Honey don't add cayenne

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer over medium heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Let the sauce cool to room temp and then pour into a mason jar or bottles and store in the refrigerator.
  • This sauce is best served after chilling in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

Notes

I like the taste of this sauce better when I use Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot instead of cayenne pepper, but give both versions a try!
This sweet and spicy bbq sauce recipe is easy to make and uses common ingredients. The spicy honey adds a unique twist that will have your taste buds craving more.

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  1. ni says

    October 15, 2023 at 11:02 am

    I've made this twice once with cayenne and once with mikes extra hot honey. both have their charm. both delicious. you can put it on anything and it hits. tbh, I put it on my salad

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