Apple Barbecue Sauce

Written by
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Published on 07/29/19 by Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Updated 07/29/19

Apple barbecue sauce
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  • Total: 30 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yield: About 2 1/4 cups (36 servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
16 Calories
0g Fat
4g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: About 2 1/4 cups (36 servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g
Calcium 4mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Looking for a different kind of barbecue sauce? Try this delicious apple-flavored barbecue sauce, which would work well with pork ribs or with chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup apple (peeled and grated)
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons bell pepper (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce heat to low and let simmer 15 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on the sauce so that it does not burn.

  3. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for 10 minutes before using.

  4. The sauce can be stored in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week after preparation. 

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