5 Sweet and Delicious BBQ Sauce Recipes That’ll Make You Wanna Lick the Spoon
Sometimes you want fire, and sometimes you just want that sticky-sweet, lip-smackin', caramelized-on-the-grill goodness that tastes like summer and feels like a hug from your taste buds. These BBQ sauces are all about the sweetness, honey—and they’re serving up serious flavor.
1. Brown Sugar & Molasses Magic Sauce
Deep, rich, and syrupy like the dark-roast coffee of BBQ sauces.
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional, for a lil’ kick)
Simmer for 15 minutes until thick and shiny. Slather it on ribs, wings, or brisket and prepare for the happy moans at dinner.
2. Honey Maple BBQ Bliss
This one’s like fall and summer had a flavor baby.
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (yes, trust me)
Sticky, sweet, and begging to be brushed on grilled chicken or salmon.
3. Peachy Keen BBQ Sauce
Sweet, fruity, and flirty—just like you on a patio with a sweet tea.
- 1 cup diced peaches (fresh or canned, no shame here)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Simmer and blend if you want it smooth. Absolutely killer on pork chops or turkey burgers.
4. Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce
This retro queen brings the sass and the sweetness with a fizzy twist.
- 1 cup cherry cola (yes, the soda!)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
Let it bubble down until thick and glossy—this one’s fab on burgers or slathered over meatballs.
5. Pineapple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
A tropical little number that’s sunshine in a bottle.
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- A squeeze of lime for that zesty finish
It’s tangy, sweet, and just chef’s kiss perfect for shrimp skewers, chicken thighs, or tofu.
These sauces are sweet with just enough sass to make every meal unforgettable.
Now go light that grill and drizzle like the BBQ goddess you are!
