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Close-up image of a mason jar filled with apricot barbecue sauce, with a spoon dipped in the sauce.
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Apricot Barbecue Sauce

This sauce, with hints of chili and mustard, is just the right blend of sweet and tangy. Make 2 cups.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Pantry Staple
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apricot Barbecue Sauce
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Katie

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup apricot preserves
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the apricot preserves, ketchup, chili sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cook on low. Cook sauce on low heat, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes. Refrigerate for later use or brush on meat before or after grilling or baking.
    Overhead view of apricot sauce being cooked in a saucepan on a white marble countertop, with a whisk placed beside the pan.

Notes

We love this sauce with bone-in chicken or pork ribs, but it is good with anything.
Pair it with this homemade rub for extra flavor: 
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg