Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipes for Hamburgers 🍔
1. Honey BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, combine ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 1015 minutes until thickened.
3. Let cool before using.
Tip: Adjust honey to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
Swap Idea: Replace honey with agave nectar for a slightly different flavor profile.
2. Maple BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
1. Combine ketchup, maple syrup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, and black pepper in a saucepan.
2. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
3. Allow to cool before serving.
Tip: Use real maple syrup for the best flavor, but storebrand syrup works if you're on a budget.
Swap Idea: Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar for a different sweetener.
3. Agave BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup agave syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions:
1. Mix tomato sauce, agave syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and ground cumin in a saucepan.
2. Simmer over medium heat for 1015 minutes until the sauce thickens.
3. Cool before using.
Tip: Adjust the amount of agave to suit your sweetness preference.
Swap Idea: Replace agave syrup with honey for a more robust flavor.
4. Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions:
1. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and chili powder in a saucepan.
2. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes until thickened.
3. Let cool before using.
Tip: Use dark brown sugar for a richer flavor, or light brown sugar for a milder sweetness.
Swap Idea: Substitute brown sugar with maple syrup or honey for a different sweet profile.
5. Molasses BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. Mix tomato paste, molasses, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a saucepan.
2. Simmer over medium heat for 1015 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
3. Cool before using.
Tip: Use molasses sparingly as it has a strong flavor; adjust to taste.
Swap Idea: Replace molasses with honey or agave nectar for a sweeter sauce.
Additional Tips:
Let sauces cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
These sauces can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Experiment with adding different spices or herbs to tailor the flavor to your preference.
