Sweet and Spicy Grilling Sauce

Transform your next backyard barbecue with this Sweet and Spicy Grilling Sauce, a crowd-pleasing blend of bold flavors that strikes the perfect balance between heat and sweetness. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and honey, this easy homemade sauce is elevated with tangy apple cider vinegar, savory soy sauce, and a kick of hot sauce and cayenne pepper. In under 15 minutes, you’ll have a thick, glossy sauce ideal for basting juicy grilled meats, drizzling over roasted veggies, or serving as a zesty dipping sauce. Bursting with smoky paprika and aromatic garlic and onion powders, this versatile grilling companion adds irresistible flavor to any dish. Perfect for summer cookouts or year-round grilling, this sauce is your ticket to barbecue bliss!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and water. Whisk until well combined.

Step 2

Add the hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper into the saucepan. Stir to incorporate the spices evenly.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and continue simmering for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 5

Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more hot sauce for heat or brown sugar for sweetness.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 7

Use the sauce to baste meats, vegetables, or tofu while grilling, or serve as a dipping sauce alongside your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(543.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	792.3

Total Fat 0.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2405.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 177.4g
Protein 4.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 124.8mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 429.9mg	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: 0.8%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 97.1%