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Raspberry Barbecue Sauce

Published June 13, 2019. Last updated October 29, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Fire up your grill and keep barbecue season going strong with this deliciously unique recipe for Raspberry Barbecue Sauce! Try it on all types of recipes! It’s especially tasty on chicken, turkey and pork!

A white tray of sliced meat with raspberry barbecue sauce over it and in a small bowl off to the side with extra raspberries and a small fork in the background

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My fiancé and I are always both so excited for barbecue season. We always make our fair share of hot dogs, burgers, and steaks, but you can really add a lot of flavor to meats like chicken, turkey and pork with a delicious sauce like this Raspberry Barbecue Sauce. And, this Mango Barbecue Sauce is equally as good on those same meats and grilled fish dishes too!

I love to use fresh fruits and vegetables as much as I can all year round, but especially in the summer. For this recipe I took a basic homemade barbecue sauce and added in fresh, pureed raspberries.  The berries give the sauce an added sweetness that’s unique but works so well. Savory and sweet all in one delicious meal!

Why This Recipe Works

  • This is an easy way to make your own barbecue sauce with a unique twist!
  • Use this raspberry sauce on all types of foods. It’s especially delicious on meats like chicken and pork.
  • It’s a great way to use fresh summer fruits! The combination of sweet and savory work so well together!

How to Make Raspberry Barbecue Sauce

Prep!

Rinse the berries and remove any leaves.

Create!

Barbecue sauce in a silver bowl with a small whisk over a white background

Add the ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder to a small bowl. Set aside.

Pressing raspberries through a mesh strainer with a spoon over a white background

Puree the raspberries in a blender until smooth.

If you prefer to remove the seeds, strain the raspberries through a fine mesh strainer over the bowl of barbecue sauce ingredients so as to not get many seeds in the sauce. A few may still slip through depending on the size of your strainer.

Raspberry Barbecue Sauce in a silver bowl with a whisk over a white background

Whisk all of the ingredients until well blended.  Refrigerate until needed.

Present!

Spooning raspberry barbecue sauce over sliced meat on a white tray with raspberries on the side

Use this Raspberry Barbecue Sauce in the same way that you would use any other barbecue sauce.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Raspberry Barbecue Sauce

  • If you prefer, you can remove the seeds from the raspberries after pureeing. Press them through a fine mesh strainer with a spatula over a bowl.
  • You can make this barbecue sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

FAQ’s

  • What do you serve with Raspberry Barbecue Sauce? You can use this sauce when grilling chicken, turkey and pork. Even beef and some fish would taste amazing with this sauce. Try it on chicken wings or over cream cheese for an easy appetizer to serve with crackers or pretzels.
  • Can you use frozen raspberries? Yes. Frozen raspberries will work out just fine in this recipe.
  • Can you freeze barbecue sauce? Yes. You can freeze barbecue sauce in air-tight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months.

Other Recipes to Try

  • Grilled Sausage Foil Packets with Cabbage and Potatoes
  • Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Ribs
  • Sweet Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp

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Spooning raspberry barbecue sauce over sliced meat on a white tray with raspberries on the side
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Raspberry Barbecue Sauce

Fire up your grill and keep barbecue season going strong with this deliciously unique recipe for Raspberry Barbecue Sauce! Try it on all types of recipes! It's especially tasty on chicken and pork!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 19kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

  • Add the ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder to a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
  • Puree the raspberries in a blender.
  • To remove the seeds, strain the raspberries through a fine mesh strainer over the small bowl of sauce until only seeds remain in the strainer.
  • Whisk the raspberries puree into the barbecue sauce until fully blended.
  • Refrigerate until needed.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Raspberry Barbecue Sauce

  • If you prefer, you can remove the seeds from the raspberries after pureeing. Press them through a fine mesh strainer with a spatula over a bowl.
  • You can make this barbecue sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

This recipe was originally published on May 27, 2017. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in June 2019.

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