10 Quick BBQ Sauces for When You Need It Now

barbeque sauce on a pulled pork slider
Photo: Holiday Baker

Don't get caught without barbecue sauce when you fire up the grill. These sauces require minimal prep, and are ready from start to finish in 15 minutes or less. Find your favorite, tweak it to taste, and bam! you have a signature sauce! So much quicker than running to the store.

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Mustard-Based BBQ Sauce

Mustard Based BBQ Sauce
mauigirl

"This is a great version of the traditional mustard-based bbq sauce. Most sauces are ketchup-based, but in the South we prefer the mustard variation. You oughta try it at least once!" —JFREE44

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Alabama-Style White Barbecue Sauce

Alabama-Style White Barbecue Sauce
Chef John

"This incredibly easy-to-make Alabama white barbecue sauce was invented in 1925 by Robert 'Big Bob' Gibson at Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q restaurant in Decatur. Don't let this mixture's appearance stop you from trying what is a devastatingly delicious marinade, basting sauce, and serving sauce." —Chef John

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Blackberry Barbeque Sauce

blackberry barbeque sauce bbq barbecue
Alizah

"And we thought blackberry jam was only for toast! Here it is stirred up with ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, cayenne, and red wine vinegar. The result is a sweet, pungent sauce that is great for pork, duck, or ribs. Use to baste while grilling!" —Tarilbrown

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Pomegranate Molasses Barbecue Sauce

pomegranate molasses barbecue sauce
Buckwheat Queen

"This was delicious! The pomegranate molasses added another dimension to an otherwise traditional BBQ sauce." —Leah

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Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce

Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce
Soup Loving Nicole

"Awesome with veggies! To keep this sauce vegetarian, use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, as the normal sauce contains anchovies." —KRISTAB

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Tahini BBQ Sauce

tahini bbq sauce
Christina

"I got this recipe from my brother-in-law and absolutely love it! A different BBQ sauce that you must try! Use it as a dip, or pour over your meat of choice. It goes wonderful with chicken!" —Reima

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Coffee Barbecue Sauce

coffee barbecue sauce
Chef Mo

"This keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 months, so you'll always have some red sauce to put on grilled chicken, beef, or pork for easy weeknight dinners." —xvc

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Summer Citrus BBQ Sauce

Summer Citrus BBQ Sauce
Soup Loving Nicole

"I was looking for something simple and different with a citrus touch, and stumbled onto this quick BBQ sauce. I use this all summer. It's good on beef, but absolutely delicious on chicken!" —Ben Lankheet

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Vegan Barbeque Sauce

vegan barbeque sauce
Danielle K.

"This vegan barbecue sauce is a wonderful alternative to more traditional sauces, giving you a quick and easy option to opening a jar. You can use it right away, or allow to cool and store in a glass jar in the fridge." —chefcs

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Barbeque Sauce for Meat Sandwiches

barbeque sauce on a pulled pork slider
Holiday Baker

This easy BBQ sauce uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. "Better than any other sauces I've ever tried. Plus, it's super fast and easy!" —mary

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