BBQ Sauces and Glazes to Make at Home

Homemade BBQ Sauces and Glazes

You know Hey Grill Hey has over 700 BBQ recipes to help you feed the people you love, but did you know I’ve also got recipes for BBQ sauces and glazes? That’s right. there’s something for every taste, so you never have to settle for the store-bought stuff again. With dozens of recipes for BBQ sauces and glazes from all over the map, you’re sure to find something that fits your needs. Whether you’re looking for something a little spicy, a touch of sweetness, or just want some classic BBQ sauces and glazes, I’ve got something for you.

BBQ isn’t just about what’s in the sauce, it’s about where that sauce originates. From the tangy vinegar sauces of the Carolinas to the rich and bold Texas-style sauces, each region brings its own unique twist to BBQ. These sauces represent some of the most iconic BBQ traditions from around the world, each with its own perfect pairing and purpose.

Alabama White Sauce

This Alabama White Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and rich BBQ sauce with just a kiss of heat. This sauce is a classic white BBQ sauce that is perfect on smoked chicken and so much more! Ready in less than 5 minutes, it’s a quick and easy sauce ready when you are.

Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce

This Zesty Gold BBQ Sauce is a sweet and tangy sauce that is delicious drizzled on your favorite smoked pork or chicken. It has a deep golden color and a sharp mustard flavor, so it looks and tastes amazing. It’s so good I guarantee you’ll be making batch after batch of this amazing sauce.

Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce

My Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce is a sour, tangy, and spicy sauce that originated in North Carolina. This thin, vinegar-based sauce is extremely easy to make and is the ultimate BBQ sauce for smoked or grilled pork.

Hawaiian BBQ Sauce

This Hawaiian BBQ sauce is tangy and sweet, with an iconic red color that promises big flavor in every bite. It’s perfect for basting on chicken, but equally awesome as a wing sauce or drizzled over pork!

Everything BBQ Sauce

My Everything BBQ Sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It’s rich from the molasses, bright from the acidic tomatoes and vinegar, and has just the right amount of heat from the chili powder. It’s a classic, ketchup-based BBQ sauce that is a must-have for chicken, ribs, and more!

Korean BBQ Sauce

My Korean BBQ sauce is tangy, savory, and the perfect way to shake things up at your next backyard BBQ. The traditional sweet heat will make your guests feel at home, and the unique umami flavor will keep them coming back for more. And more. And more.

Texas Style BBQ Sauce

This Texas Style BBQ Sauce is a rich sauce that is perfect served on just about any BBQ you’ve got cooking on the grill or smoker. Drizzle it on smoked brisket, or spoon it over some ribs, you’ll fall in love with this sauce after the first bite.

Teriyaki BBQ Sauce

This recipe for Teriyaki BBQ sauce is the perfect, kid-friendly BBQ sauce to have on hand for family get-togethers and weekday dinners. Best slathered on chicken and completely amazing with kabobs, it’ll likely become your go-to BBQ sauce when you want something tangy, sweet, and all-around perfect.

Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipes

Sometimes you just need that perfect kiss of sweetness in your BBQ! These sauces bring the perfect balance of sweet and savory, often featuring fruit and honey to create rich, complex flavors that’ll have your guests asking for seconds. Perfect for those who like their BBQ with a touch of sweetness!

Blueberry BBQ Sauce

This Blueberry BBQ Sauce is a classic BBQ sauce that combines a ketchup sauce base with blueberry jam for a sauce that adds a punch of flavor to your favorite foods. Baste it on smoked pork tenderloins, grilled spatchcock chickens, and smoked ribs.

Cranberry BBQ Sauce

This Cranberry BBQ Sauce is a sweet and tart sauce that is perfect for your holiday turkey, smoky meatballs, or a rack of ribs. Made with only four ingredients, it’ll be the easiest BBQ sauce you’ll ever make!

Easy BBQ Sauce

Deep, rich, smoky, sticky sauce that somehow stays light and tangy, my easy BBQ sauce is a versatile delight. You’ve got to try it on all your favorites.

Honey BBQ Sauce

This honey BBQ sauce is the perfect sweet sauce for burgers, wings, chicken, and more. It’s wonderfully sticky and very kid-friendly, making it a great sauce to have on hand for weekday dinners or big group barbecues with family and friends.

Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce

My Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce is a tangy and sweet flavor punch for your mouth. Slather this sauce liberally all over smoked chicken, low and slow BBQ ribs, or even use it as a dipping sauce for anything and everything.

Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipes

Looking to add some heat to your next cookout? These sauces pack everything from a gentle warmth to a serious kick! Whether you’re reaching for the jalapeños or diving into chipotle peppers, these sauces prove that a little (or a lot) of heat can take your BBQ to the next level.

Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce

This amazing Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce is sure to tingle your taste buds. It’s the perfect blend of savory and sweet with a kiss of heat! Try it on ribs, chicken, and more for an awesome BBQ meal.

Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

This cherry chipotle BBQ sauce is everything you need in a good, homemade sauce. Rich and sweet, with a bright punch, and the most gorgeous red color you’ve ever seen from a BBQ sauce.

Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce

A sweet and smoky BBQ sauce with just the right kiss of heat, this honey chipotle BBQ sauce is a backyard cookout classic.

Hot Honey BBQ Sauce

This homemade Hot Honey BBQ Sauce blends cayenne and red pepper with honey for a kick of sweet, sticky heat. It’s the perfect spicy BBQ sauce for your chicken, pork, shrimp, and so much more.

Spicy BBQ Sauce

This homemade spicy BBQ sauce packs a good amount of heat with cayenne and chipotle pepper while still maintaining a classic sweetness. This sauce is an all-purpose sauce that is great on pork, chicken, and much more.

Spirit and Beverage-Infused BBQ Sauce Recipes

Who says your favorite drinks can’t join the BBQ party? These sauces take inspiration from classic beverages and spirits to create unique flavor profiles you won’t find anywhere else. From the rich depth of coffee to the smooth character of bourbon, these sauces are guaranteed to make your BBQ experience extra special.

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

This bourbon BBQ sauce is the perfect sweet and savory BBQ sauce for just about anything you’re putting on the grill. Made with tomato paste, bourbon, brown sugar, and more, it’s a sauce that is smooth and satisfying every single time.

Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce

This cherry cola BBQ sauce is going to be your new favorite homemade BBQ sauce! It’s rich, sweet, tangy and delicious on a variety of meats. If you’ve been looking for a BBQ sauce that is unique and full of flavor, this is the sauce for you!

Coffee BBQ Sauce

This coffee BBQ sauce is the perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and bold. It’s particularly delicious on beef, but it will bring a rich and flavorful punch to any and all of your smoked and grilled meats.

BBQ Glaze Recipes

When you want that perfect sticky, shiny finish on your BBQ, nothing beats a good glaze! These sweet and savory beauties are designed to create that gorgeous lacquered look while adding an extra punch of flavor. Perfect for that finishing touch that’ll make your BBQ look as good as it tastes!

Maple Bourbon BBQ Glaze

This Maple Bourbon BBQ Glaze is a sweet and sticky glaze that is perfect on ribs, chicken, and so much more. It’s a delicious and beautiful way to finish up any of your BBQ.