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!
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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!
Add the ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder to a small bowl. Set aside.
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.
Whisk all of the ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate until needed.
Present!
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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Raspberry Barbecue Sauce
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.
Nutrition
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.
Angee says
We tried this tonight and LOVED it!! I’m wondering though if it can be canned and if so should it be done in a water bath or pressure canner?
Lauren Vavala says
Hi Angee! Unfortunately, it’s been a long time since I’ve attempted to can anything so I really can’t tell you if this would work and how to do it. It does seem as though you can can barbecue sauce – it’s the raspberry aspect of it that I’m not sure about. Sorry I can’t be of more help, but so glad to hear that you loved the recipe 🙂
– Lauren
Jacqueline Meldrum says
That would be amazing on grilled tofu. I’ going to try it. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Kelly Anthony says
What a great idea! This will be a perfect sauce this BBQ season with all different kinds of meats.
Debbie says
It just isn’t summer unless there is grilling. I love new and different BBQ sauces and I am a raspberry lover. This raspberry barbecue sauce is going to make an appearance at our house real soon , I think will try it with grilled pork chops.
SHANIKA says
BBQ sauce is one of my favorite sauces, BUT adding raspberries takes it to a whole other level that I’m prepared to try!
Patty at Spoonabilities says
This sounds like a delicious sauce! I never would have thought of this. Wonderful recipe!
Brian Jones says
Pork really does play so well with fruit, that glaze sounds incredible… Great recipe!
Natalie says
WOW! Looks so delicious and I love the shiny glaze! Sounds amazingly delicious!
Tilly says
I’ve never thought to add raspberries to a bbq sauce such a good idea, I’m excited to try it!
Alyssa says
The raspberry bbq sauce looks so sticky and delicious. I love all the burnt brown parts!
Amanda | Chew Town says
I love a delicious lean pork loin – but this raspberry BBQ sauce sounds absolutely delicious! What a wonderful combination with pork.