Put that bottle of BBQ sauce in your fridge to work! These recipes made with BBQ sauce, including ribs, sandwiches, beans and more, are perfect to bring to your next cookout or enjoy for dinner tonight.
40 Things You Can Do with Barbecue Sauce
Updated on Sep. 19, 2024
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BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To me, bread pudding is the epitome of comfort food and it's simply too good to reserve only for dessert. This sweet-and-savory twist on the classic is a delicious new way to enjoy an old favorite. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 465 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 156mg cholesterol, 1028mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Grilled Marinated Ribeyes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade overnight and you've got a rich and hearty dinner ready to grill up the next day. —Louise Graybiel, Toronto, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 steak: 570 calories, 40g fat (15g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Mesquite Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we're missing the grill during winter, these tangy ribs give us that same smoky barbecue taste we love. They're so simple, and fall-off-the-bone delicious too! —Sue Evans, Marquette, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 314 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
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Barbecue Chicken Cobb Salad
Total Time
3 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I turned barbecue chicken into a major salad with romaine, carrots, sweet peppers and avocados. That’s how I got my family to eat more veggies. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 571 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1314mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 39g protein.
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Tropical Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we crave something sweet and spicy, pork tenderloin cooked with chipotle, barbecue sauce and pineapple really delivers. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 539 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1374mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (72g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Glazed Chicken Wings
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this easy wing recipe from a cousin on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago. They're an appealing appetizer, but also a favorite for Sunday lunch with rice and a salad. —Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 86 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Tasty Pork Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve these tender, country-style ribs over rice. The tantalizing aroma and zippy Cajun barbecue sauce are sure to make this dish a favorite at your house.—Michelle Rominger, Albia, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 371 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1076mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
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Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 biscuit cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m a busy teacher and mom, so weekday meals with shortcuts are a huge help. I always have to share this recipe when I take these to school. —Julie Ahern, Waukegan, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
2 biscuit cups : 463 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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Quick Barbecued Beans
Total Time
25 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Barbecued beans are a simple, classic recipe and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. —Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 264 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 877mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 13g fiber), 14g protein.
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Polynesian Pulled Chicken
Total Time
3 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don't eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with coconut and pineapple for a Polynesian twist. —Becky Walch, Manteca, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 523 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1431mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 40g protein.
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Skillet BBQ Beef Potpie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Beef potpie is a classic comfort food, but who's got time to see it through? My crowd-pleaser is not only speedy but an excellent way to use leftover stuffing. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 634 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1372mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein.
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Fruit-Glazed Pork Chops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a fast and simple way to grill chops in half an hour. Other fruit preserves can be easily substituted. These are also nice broiled in the oven. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 336 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein.
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Shredded Barbecue Chicken over Grits
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s nothing like juicy meat served over creamy grits. And the pumpkin in these grits makes them taste like a spicy, comforting bowl of fall flavors. Your family will come running to the table for this one. —Erin Renouf Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 345 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Slow-Cooked Pork Barbecue
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You need only five ingredients to fix this sweet and tender pork for sandwiches. Feel free to adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your family's tastes. —Connie Johnson, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 410 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.
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Baby Back Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Slow-cook the ribs during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 555 calories, 39g fat (14g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.
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Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I served this at my son’s graduation party and kept it warm in a slow cooker after roasting it in the oven. The pork is superb by itself or piled high on rolls.
For a classic combo, serve it with warm biscuits and coleslaw. —Michelle Gauer, Spicer, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup pork mixture: 372 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.
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Barbecued Pork Chop Supper
Total Time
8 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I start these slow cooker BBQ pork chops in the morning and enjoy a tasty supper later with no last-minute work. We just get to eat! —Jacqueline Jones, Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 575 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1846mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein.
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Barbecue Brats & Peppers
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We live in brat country, and this barbecue-style recipe feeds a crowd. The sauce gives it a welcome change from the same old grilled bratwurst. — Maria Zrucky, Kronenwetter, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 614 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1789mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
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Barbecued Chicken Pizza
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pizza starts with a prepared bread shell and barbecue sauce, plus leftover cooked chicken. I simply assemble and bake. Often, I cut the pizza into small bite-size pieces and serve it as an appetizer at parties or potluck dinners.—Patricia Richardson, Verona, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 510 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1158mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.