One of the most important ingredients that affect the overall result of any grilled dish is the marinade or sauce used. The right sauce adds delicious flavor and texture to grilled meat, fruit, or vegetables. While classic barbecue sauces are tasty, add a twist to yours with these 3 unique barbecue sauce recipes:
Strawberry With A Kick
What do you need:
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup of strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fine soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons habanero hot sauce
In a medium bowl, mix together the strawberry jam, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, mint, soy sauce, and habanero hot sauce. Stir until ingredients are well combined. If using as a marinade, place in a large resealable plastic bag with the meat and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. If using as a sauce, brush over grilled food just before it is finished cooking.
Coffee and Honey Barbecue Sauce
What do you need:
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups of honey
- 2 cups of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup strong coffee or espresso
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of gray salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then cook the garlic until tender, about 1 minute. Add honey, ketchup, cider vinegar and soy sauce. Stir well. Sprinkle with gray salt, then add the coffee or espresso. Top with black pepper. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Bring the sauce to a simmer and then cook for an additional 10 minutes. Serve with grilled meat or vegetables. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Damascus and Habanero Combo
What do you need:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 roasted yellow bell pepper, peeled and seeded
- 1 1/4 cup of water
- 2/3 cup dried apricots
- 1/4 cup habanero hot sauce
- 3 spoonfuls of sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- Salt to taste
Heat the cooking oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then sauté the garlic and onion until tender. Add yellow bell pepper, water, dried apricots, sugar, and apple cider vinegar to skillet. Lower the heat and stir to combine the ingredients well. Simmer for 15 minutes or until apricots are soft. When ready, place the mixture in a blender or food processor along with the habanero hot sauce, mustard, and salt. Blend until smooth.
These unique barbecue sauces will definitely add more life to your grilled food!