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Smoky, Sweet, Spicy Trio of Homemade BBQ Sauces

This deep, rich, thick Smoky BBQ Sauce will go great on steaks, ribs and more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

Smoky Homemade BBQ Sauce

  • 1 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp. dried mustard
  • 2 tbsp. ancho chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne
  • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. molasses
  • 1 tsp. liquid smoke
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Sweet Homemade BBQ Sauce

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 can 5.5 oz. tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ancho chili pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed dried jalapeno peppers
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. bourbon
  • 2/3 cup liquid honey
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne

Spicy Homemade BBQ Sauce

  • 1 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1/4 cup onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup hot cayenne sauce we used Frank's
  • 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp. dark molasses
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne
  • 1 tbsp. paprika

Instructions

  • For the Smoky Sauce: In a small saucepan, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent. Add the remaining ingredients and let simmer for 10 min. Let cool and then whirl in a blender. The sauce will be thick. Delicious with steak!
  • For the Sweet Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is transparent. Add the remaining ingredients and let simmer for 10 min. Let cool, we kept this sauce slightly chunky rather than whirling in a blender. Gorgeous on ribs!
  • For the Spicy Sauce: Heat the canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is transparent. Add the remaining ingredients and let simmer for 10 min. Let cool and whirl in a blender. Perfect for BBQ wings!