Simple Homemade BBQ Sauce for Summer Grilling

It's finally time to dust off the grill and start barbecuing. The warm weather is here and instead of cooking in a hot kitchen this summer, relax and grill up some steaks, chicken or burgers. Whether you're using propane or charcoal, grilling is a great way to cook, entertain your guests and create a delicious meal. Kick off the summer with some mouthwatering BBQ to share with your family and friends.

A good BBQ sauce is a must have if you are planning on grilling this summer. If you walk down the condiment aisle in any grocery store you will see find various sauces in many flavors. There are so many different options that you never know which one to choose. Many people use store bought BBQ sauce to flavor their food, but it's easy to make your own. Homemade BBQ sauce is also healthier because it uses natural ingredients.

Learn how to make two simple homemade BBQ sauces for summer grilling with these easy to follow instructions and basic ingredients. Not only are they incredibly easy, they're incredibly delicious. These sweet and spicy BBQ sauces taste great on chicken, steak, ribs, burgers and even pork. Try them with all your favorite meals.

Ingredients for Sweet Homemade BBQ Sauce:

¼ cup ketchup

½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp dried mustard

1 tsp horseradish sauce

Directions to make Simple Homemade BBQ Sauce:

Mix together ¼ cup of ketchup, ½ cup of brown sugar, 1tsp of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp of dried mustard and 1 tsp of horseradish in a bowl.

Refrigerate until you are ready to start grilling. Brush sauce generously over chicken, steak, ribs or any meat you are cooking up.

Ingredients for Spicy Homemade BBQ Sauce:

1 cup of ketchup

2 tablespoons brown sugar

¼ cup of water

¼ cup of white vinegar

1 teaspoon of paprika

1 teaspoon of chili powder

Directions to make Spicy Homemade BBQ Sauce:

Mix together 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, ¼ cup or water, ¼ cup of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon of paprika and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. You can add more chili powder to make it hotter if you like it extra spicy.

Refrigerate until you are ready to grill. Brush sauce generously over chicken, steak, ribs or any other meat.

Enjoy the warm weather by heating up the grill and making these simple homemade BBQ recipes for summer grilling.