I love summer barbecues. The open fire, hubby prepping the grill while drinking a beer, it’s my favorite way to spend our summer evenings. I especially like that my hubby enjoys being the cook when we barbecue. It’s his domaine, and through trial and error, he has become quite the grill master! Thank goodness, because open flame cooking is not my territory. In fact, I don’t think I have ever grilled anything, ever!
I’m good.
I have a couple of favorite store bought barbecue sauces that I go to when I want to add some super quick and easy flavor when grilling. While poking through the refrigerator looking to see what I had on hand, I noticed that the first ingredient on one of my favorite sauces is high fructose corn syrup. No wonder the meat quickly chars! The heat has to sizzle through the sugar before getting to the meat.
Homemade is best, always! This barbecue sauce recipe was in our Sunday paper, the USA Weekend, and it’s finger-lickin’ good just as they promised. With only three tablespoons of molasses, it’s low in sugar. Easy to make too.
Finger-Lickin’ Good Barbecue Sauce
Molasses and mango adds the sweetness you might be used to in your barbecue sauces, and jalapeño peppers adds a little spicy kick. Nice combination.
Mango Barbecue sauce
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 Tablespoon)
- 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar (I only had white to add)
- 3 Tablespoons unsulfured molasses
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Juice from one lime
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 medium ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 pounds), pounded between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1/2-inch thickness
Blend all ingredients after sautéing and mixing on the stovetop
Quick BBQ Meal
Top the grilled chicken with the extra sauce
You can make the sauce up to three days in advance.
I saved you a bite of this Chicken with Finger-Lickin’ Good Barbecue Sauce =)
Try the sauce on pork chops, grilled shrimp skewers or drizzle it over grilled vegetables. The recipe makes about 3 cups.
Looking for more BBQ recipes? Visit Nosh My Way’s Foodie Friends Friday for a collection of recipes!! My Finger-Lickin’ Good Barbecue Sauce was picked as the Host’s Favorite!
That looks gorgeous my friend, absolutely finger licking for sure
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CCU
Thank you, CCU! I love our blogging community. We are all so supportive of each other and we have such good recipes to share
Wow Sandra!! I admire your patience and dedication for making bbq sauce from scratch!! This must taste much better than any other store bought ones!! haha.. Today I actually saw Kraft’s BBQ sauce on sale for $1.47 and couldn’t help purchasing it. lol.. mmm! Love that you added mango in this!
Oh, it was so easy Sammie! I have my “go to” store bought BBQ sauces, but wow, now that I’m paying more attention to the ingredients listed, I may keep making my own
You light up the blogosphere my friend which is why I am awarding you with the Illuminating Blogger Award
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Choc Chip Uru
Thank you my awesome friend. You are so sweet to pass the award along. So appreciate it and I really enjoy your blog as well!
Yum!!! I’m digging this BBQ sauce that doesn’t even call for ketchup!! This looks super delicious. I can grill, but I prefer to let Chad handle all that mess. Now I need a mango…
Hi Sandra, Thank you so much for sharing this delicious bbq sauce recipe with Foodie Friends Friday BBQ/Grill Party.
I’m with you, homemade is best. Your recipe is so easy and quick to make and I especially like adding the jalepenos, a nice combination with the mango.
Thanks for sharing,
Joanne
I love making homemade BBQ sauce and this recipe sounds fantastic! Pinning to try, and thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Thank you, Ericka!! I’m enjoying seeing all the recipe creations on Foodie Friends Friday!
Hi Sandra, I just wanted to let you know that your delicious Barbecue Sauce recipe was my Host Favorite for the Foodie Friends Friday BBQ Party. I’ve share this on FB, Google+ and it’s also featured on the Foodie Friends Friday Daily Dish. You can also pick up a Host Favorite Badge from the Daily Dish if you would like to add it to your post.
Thanks so much for joining us on Foodie Friends Friday. We hope to see you this week for our Anything Goes Party. You can link up any recipe, craft, tip, or helpful hints.
Joanne
Thank you so much!!!