If you are looking for that ONE BBQ sauce that is so versatile and delicious it can be used with multiple dishes, try my brand new Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Sauce. I was so excited about this amazing versatile sauce that I just had to create THREE tantalizing dishes for your eating pleasure… Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Chicken, Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Salmon and Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza!
Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Sauce
To be perfectly honest… I have always shied away from making my own BBQ sauce as I was afraid I couldn’t create the perfect balance between spicy and sweet. But alas, most bottled BBQ sauces contain corn syrup and other sugars plus unwanted additives that I don’t feel comfortable using. Recently, my dear friend Patty Anderson from Cooking on a Budget blogged about her Barbecue Sauce Glaze which instantly caught my eye as it was made with wholesome ingredients. So with my new-found confidence, I bit the bullet and started experimenting, using Patty’s recipe as my “teacher.” I hope you like my result!
Makes about 1 3/4 cups
2 tablespoons olive oil (not extra-virgin)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup all-natural ketchup (like Trader Joe’s or Annie’s Naturals)
1/2 cup all-natural 100% peach or apricot preserves (like Polaner or St. Dalfour)
1 tablespoon honey, optional (depending on desired sweetness)
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon chili powder
Cayenne as desired
Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Chicken
Whether you have a favorite family BBQ chicken recipe or you’re forever searching for “just that right one,” I invite you to try mine featuring Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Sauce. Combined with my sister Ronnie’s trick of partially cooking seasoned chicken in the oven, followed by brushing on the BBQ sauce and completing the cooking on the grill, in my mind produces BBQ chicken perfection! See if you agree.
Makes about 6 servings
Olive oil spray (I like the Misto!)
6 chicken drumsticks
6 chicken thighs
Kosher salt (or other coarse salt)
Coarse pepper
Garlic powder
Paprika
Oil for grilling (not extra-virgin)
About 1 cup Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Sauce
Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Salmon
Grilling hot dogs, burgers and chicken is a “natural” but did you ever think about grilling salmon? With this simple technique and a light brushing of my Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Sauce, a little bit of Summer grilling heaven awaits!
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, divided into 4 portions (wild if possible)
Oil for grilling (not extra-virgin)
1/2 lemon
Paprika
Garlic powder
Kosher salt (or other coarse salt)
Coarse pepper
1 recipe Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Sauce (reserve about 3/4 cup to serve at the table)
Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza
Got leftover BBQ chicken? Gather your pizza “fixin’s” and get ready for some grilling fun! Whether you decide to make your own dough from scratch, use a packaged crust or store-bought fresh dough like I have, grilling adds an extra element of summery flavor to your pies.
Makes 1 large pizza
Crust
1 pound fresh whole wheat pizza dough at room temperature (allow about 30 minutes)
Whole wheat flour
Olive oil (not extra-virgin)
Toppings
1 tablespoon olive oil (not extra-virgin)
1 large onion, sliced
2 large bell peppers (any color), sliced
About 1/2 cup Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Sauce
About 2 cups chopped leftover BBQ chicken tossed with 1 tablespoon additional BBQ sauce
About 4 ounces shredded cheese (such as mozzarella, cheddar, cheddar-jack, Colby, etc.)
So there you have it! One AMAZING BBQ SAUCE to use with THREE delicious dishes…ENJOY!
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Linda Shapiro, Meal Planning Maven
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