Sarasota's 7 Spicy Sweet Tangy Grilling Baking Sauces

Elevate your grilling and baking game with Sarasota's 7 Spicy Sweet Tangy Grilling Baking Sauces—a versatile, flavor-packed recipe designed to transform your dishes. This homemade sauce combines the perfect balance of sweetness from brown sugar and honey, tanginess from apple cider vinegar, and a bold kick from chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Blended with savory layers of soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire, every spoonful bursts with complex, mouthwatering flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this all-purpose sauce clings beautifully to meats, vegetables, or tofu, making it ideal for grilling, baking, and even dipping. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or adding zest to weeknight dinners, this recipe will be your go-to secret weapon. Keep it refrigerated for up to two weeks and enjoy the irresistible fusion of sweet heat and tangy perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to blend the ingredients.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 3

Once the mixture is simmering, add the Dijon mustard, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

Step 4

Stir the spices into the sauce until fully incorporated, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 5

Add water to adjust the consistency of the sauce if it is too thick. Continue to stir and let simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Add an extra pinch of cayenne for more heat or an extra drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly. Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container for storage.

Step 8

Use immediately to brush onto meats or vegetables while grilling or baking, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(554.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	744.5

Total Fat 4.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2819.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 149.5g
Protein 4.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.8mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 576.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.9%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 92.6%