Spice Up Your Summer With These Delicious BBQ Sauce Recipes

Now that summer is official here, it is time to fire up those grills. You can't have a backyard barbecue without a great barbecue sauce. Here are 5 sensational homemade barbecue sauces to try this summer, that your family is sure to love!

Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate leftovers.

Berry BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 to 2 cups barbecue sauce

Directions

• In a large saucepan, combine berries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in desired amount of barbecue sauce; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until thickened. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in the chili powder, cayenne and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
• Stir in the ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Cool for 15 minutes.
• Strain sauce through a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.

North Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup white vinegar
• 2/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended.

Texas Style BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder

Directions

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.