Hey Grill Hey Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce
On August 23, 2024
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My Apple Jalapeño Sauce combines the spicy heat of jalapeños with the tart sweetness of apples. This luscious BBQ sauce does a little bit of everything.
Hey Grill Hey Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce
Sometimes your BBQ needs a little excitement, and that’s where my Apple Jalapeño Sauce comes in clutch. Meat is usually plenty savory, so enhancing often comes down to a balance of sweet and spicy. You know what has a perfect balance of sweet and spicy? That’s right, this amazing sauce. The heat from the jalapeños is enough to give a little kick to your pulled pork without scaring away picky eaters. The sticky sweetness of the apples adds to the slight sweetness of your grilled chicken while enhancing the savory notes. It makes a glorious glaze for your ribs or a dip for your chicken wings. It also makes an excellent drizzle for pizzas and sandwiches.
Let me tell you a little about what’s inside my uniquely delicious Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce. Plus, a lot about how you can use it up your BBQ game and feed the people you love.
Flavor Profile: What’s Inside
Every sauce, rub, glaze, seasoning, brine, and everything else I create at Hey Grill Hey, has quality at heart. Everything is aimed at helping you make better BBQ to feed the people you love. This Apple Jalapeño Sauce is no exception. What sets this sauce apart is the way the contrasting flavors work so well together. The bold notes of the quality ingredients add to each other without overpowering, and they do the same with all your smoked and grilled meats.
What you get in this Apple Jalapeño Sauce is a blend on the highest-quality ingredients available. It all starts with a tomato puree at the base. Brown sugar and apple juice concentrate bring a sweetness, while the chopped jalapeños bring a kid-friendly level of heat. What you won’t find is any artificial preservatives or liquid smoke. This sauce is the real deal.
The Ultimate Sauce for Ribs and Pulled Pork
While you can make any meat tasty with Apple Jalapeño Sauce, I originally designed it with pork in mind. Whether you’re smoking a rack of ribs, pulling some pork for sandwiches, or even glazing a pork loin, this sauce is your best friend. The sweet apple flavor brings out the natural sweetness of the pork, while the jalapeño kick adds a layer of exciting heat. I’ve got hundreds of recipes in the Pork section of your recipe library, but here are some of my favorites to use with this yummy sauce:
How to Use Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce
Yes, my Apple Jalapeño Sauce features some seriously bold flavors, but their unique combination makes this sauce super versatile. You can use this sticky sauce in the last stage of your rib smoke for a saucy or glazed finish. Drizzle some on your pulled pork for added flavor and rich smoothness. Serve it on the side of any meat or appetizer for an out-of-this-world dip guests at your gathering will tell stories about.
All the recipes in your Hey Grill Hey library have easy instructions, making it way too easy to swap out sauces for a brand new experience. Remember, when you want to give any dish a saucy kiss of sweet heat, this is the move.
Pairing Suggestions
Yes, this Apple Jalapeño Sauce is loaded with enough flavor it doesn’t need any help, but it pairs amazing with all the rubs in my line. I personally love the combination of flavor and texture I get when using it alongside some of my Rib Rub when smoking some baby backs. The contrast of the savory, smoky rub with the sweet and spicy sauce is an experience guests at your cookout won’t soon forget.
Unexpected Uses for Apple Jalapeño Sauce
It’s true when I first created the original recipe for my Apple Jalapeño sauce, it was with pork in mind. However, this tart and tangy sauce brings a much needed kiss of heat to all kinds of grilled and smoked BBQ favorites. Drizzle it over BBQ chicken for a pop of zesty flavor. Use it as the base to give your pizzas a kick of spice. I can’t wait to see all the creative and delicious meals you make with this stuff. For now, here are some of my less traditional (but still totally irresistible) ways to use this flavorful sauce:
Unlock Your Smoking Potential
To help make using your Apple Jalapeño Sauce simple, I’ve included a handy QR code on the side of each bottle. When you scan this code, you’ll be taken to a collection of recipes created to help you get the most out of this versatile sauce. Some include the sauce in the recipe already, and some are just recipes I think would go great with it. Either way, you’re going to love making them for your friends and family.
From over-the-top mac and cheese to bacon wrapped chicken bombs, you’re sure to find something to spice up your menu. I’m always creating new recipes or trying new flavors in old ones, so be sure to check back here frequently for new inspiration and ideas.
Even More on Apple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce
Want to see this Apple Jalapeño Sauce in action? Check out the video below where show you some ways to use this versatile sauce, plus break down all the flavorful ingredients. Then head over to the Hey Grill Hey Store and pick up a bottle for yourself.
You can find videos like this for all my sauces and rubs when you subscribe to my YouTube channel. While you’re there, you can find how-to videos for all the top Hey Grill Hey recipes, BBQ 101 walkthroughs, and a whole lot more. And remember to check this site and the Hey Grill Hey app often for fresh new recipe ideas and inspiration.
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