Dessert20 min690 cal / serving
Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Creamy Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
Tender pan-seared chicken gets coated in a tangy barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar gemelli and simply…
BBQ Sauce Recipes
BBQ sauce is a sweet, smoky, tangy pantry staple that instantly adds depth to grilled, roasted, slow-cooked, and baked recipes. Depending on the style, it can lean tomato-rich, vinegar-forward, mustardy, spicy, or molasses-sweet. Use BBQ sauce as a glaze for chicken, ribs, meatloaf, salmon, and roasted vegetables, or stir it into shredded pork, baked beans, chili, and meatballs for quick flavor. It also works as a bold base for pizza, sliders, tacos, and dipping sauces. Because BBQ sauce contains sugar, it can burn over high heat. For the best results, brush it on near the end of grilling or roasting, or simmer it gently into sauces and fillings where it can thicken without scorching.
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Most Popular Recipes with BBQ Sauce
Top recipes that use bbq sauce, ranked by imported source popularity data where available.
Dessert20 min680 cal / serving
Tangy Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Chive Mac and Green Beans
Pan-seared chicken gets coated in a sticky barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar chive pasta and tender…
Dessert20 min680 cal / serving
Tangy BBQ Chicken with Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
A quick stovetop chicken dinner with sticky vinegar barbecue sauce, creamy cheddar gemelli, and tender green beans.
Side Dish30 min540 cal / serving
Smoky BBQ Chicken Thighs with Creamy Potato and Green Bean Salad
Fire up the grill for these smoky barbecue chicken thighs paired with a classic creamy potato and green…
Dinner25 min950 cal / serving
Crispy BBQ Chicken Flatbread with Ranch Drizzle
Golden flatbreads topped with tangy BBQ chicken, melted mozzarella and cheddar, finished with a cool ranch drizzle. Ready…
Dessert20 min1030 cal / serving
Crispy BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbreads with Mozzarella and Tomato
These crispy flatbreads are loaded with smoky pulled pork, melted mozzarella, fresh tomato, and a drizzle of barbecue…
Dinner20 min790 cal / serving
Tangy Carolina-Style BBQ Chicken with Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Get your barbecue fix fast with this tangy, vinegar-spiked Carolina-style BBQ chicken, paired with creamy stovetop mac and…
Dinner20 min690 cal / serving
BBQ Chicken Tacos with Creamy Apple Cabbage Slaw
Juicy BBQ chicken, crunchy apple slaw, and warm tortillas come together in this quick and easy taco recipe…
Side Dish40 min1170 cal / serving
BBQ Bacon Burgers with Cheesy Loaded Potato Rounds
Juicy beef patties topped with smoky gouda, tangy pickles, and sweet BBQ caramelized onions, served with crispy loaded…
Dessert25 min690 cal / serving
Tangy North Carolina BBQ Chicken with Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Get all the bold, tangy flavors of North Carolina barbecue in under 30 minutes with this easy stovetop…
Side Dish30 min820 cal / serving
Smoky Ancho BBQ Sloppy Joes with Crispy Potato Wedges
These grown-up sloppy joes feature smoky ancho chili, tangy BBQ sauce, and crunchy pickles, served on toasted potato…
Side Dish10 min670 cal / serving
Smoky Ancho BBQ Sloppy Joes with Crispy Potato Wedges
These grown-up sloppy joes feature smoky ancho chili, tangy BBQ sauce, and crunchy pickle slices, served on soft…
Side Dish40 min560 cal / serving
BBQ Glazed Chicken Legs with Cheesy Smashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Crispy chicken legs with a sticky BBQ glaze, served alongside cheesy smashed fingerling potatoes and roasted green beans.
Lunch45 min870 cal / serving
Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Legs with Charred Poblano Corn Salad
Crispy chicken legs coated in a spicy honey barbecue glaze, served with a smoky charred poblano, corn, and…
Side Dish30 min860 cal / serving
Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Thighs with Pesto Pasta Salad
Juicy chicken thighs slathered in a smoky chipotle barbecue sauce, served alongside a vibrant pesto pasta salad with…
Side Dish10 min630 cal / serving
Smoky Ancho BBQ Sloppy Joes with Crispy Potato Wedges and Pickles
These grown-up sloppy joes feature smoky ancho chili, tangy BBQ sauce, and crunchy pickles, served on soft potato…
Dessert35 min760 cal / serving
BBQ Pork Meatloaves with Creamy Cabbage Slaw and Sweet Potato Wedges
These mini pork meatloaves are glazed with smoky BBQ sauce and served with a tangy cabbage slaw and…
Dessert35 min780 cal / serving
BBQ Pork Meatloaves with Creamy Coleslaw and Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
These mini BBQ pork meatloaves are smoky, sweet, and perfectly paired with a tangy creamy slaw and crispy…
Dinner30 min870 cal / serving
Stuffed BBQ Pork Burgers with Charred Pineapple and Sweet Potato Fries
Juicy pork patties stuffed with melty Monterey Jack cheese, topped with charred pineapple and quick-pickled jalapeño, served with…
Side Dish40 min1400 cal / serving
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers with Loaded Potato Rounds
Juicy beef patties topped with smoky gouda, tangy pickles, and sweet BBQ caramelized onions, served alongside crispy loaded…
Side Dish40 min580 cal / serving
Sticky BBQ Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato & Corn Salad
This easy oven-barbecued chicken is coated in a hot honey-lime BBQ sauce and served with a warm sweet…
Side Dish10 min1100 cal / serving
Chipotle Aioli Pork Burgers with Cheddar and Crispy Potato Wedges
Juicy pork burgers topped with melted cheddar, sweet BBQ caramelized onions, and a smoky chipotle aioli, served alongside…
Side Dish10 min820 cal / serving
Smoky Ancho BBQ Sloppy Joes with Crispy Potato Rounds and Pickles
These upgraded sloppy joes feature a smoky ancho BBQ sauce, tangy pickles, and crispy oven-roasted potato rounds. A…
Dinner5 min620 cal / serving
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas with Pickled Jalapeño and Lime Crema
Crispy tortillas filled with smoky BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and tangy pickled jalapeño, served with a zesty lime…