Sweet And Spicy Grilling Sauce Recipe

Fire up the grill and get ready for flavor explosion! This Sweet & Spicy Honey BBQ Grilling Sauce is a game-changer. Made with real honey (because who doesn't love honey?!), this recipe is perfect for brushing on chicken, beef, pork, or using as a dipping sauce. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy will leave your taste buds singing. Easy to make in just 10 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 726.4 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Sweet And Spicy Grilling Sauce

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet And Spicy Grilling Sauce

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How to Make Sweet And Spicy Grilling Sauce

  1. Mince 1/2 cup of yellow onion and 2 cloves of garlic together using a mini-processor or by hand.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced onion and garlic mixture.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. If desired, carefully puree the sauce using an immersion blender or in a regular blender until smooth.
  7. During the last 10 minutes of grilling your meat (beef, chicken, or pork), brush generously with the sauce.
  8. For a delicious dipping sauce, set aside about 1/4 cup of the sauce before brushing the remainder onto your grilled meats.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

125 g

Sugar

364g

Fat

20g

Carbs

39g