The outcome of a dish cooked on the grill in terms of taste greatly depends on the “sauce or marinade” you use. While the classic sweet and savory barbecue sauce is awesome, there’s nothing wrong with trying something new.

Experiment with your sauces, which you can use as a marinade or a dipping sauce, and you won’t believe why you haven’t created it!

Try these unique barbecue sauce recipes for your next outdoor grill time:

♦ The Tropical Twist

What you need:

4 tangerines
2 navel oranges
1 cup tomato ketchup
1/2 packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
Hot sauce, to taste

Peel the oranges and tangerines, remove the seeds, and break them into sections. Pour the apple cider vinegar into a blender and add the fruits. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Continue blending until the mixture liquefies. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic salt, ginger, lemon pepper, and hot sauce, and continue pulsing slowly until the mixture is smooth.

Pour the sauce into a pan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

♦ Cherry and Chipotle BBQ Sauce

What you need:

1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
1 1/2 cups tomato ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons chipotle powder
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

In a saucepan, melt the butter, then add the onion. Sauté until soft. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and pour the contents into a blender. Add the cherries (thaw first if frozen), ketchup, brown sugar, apple juice, mustard, apple cider vinegar, butter, soy sauce, chipotle powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Puree until the mixture is smooth. When ready, transfer the contents to the same saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer, uncovered, until desired consistency is reached, about 30 to 40 minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking.

The sauce you use makes a huge difference to your grilled meat. Whether you use it for basting or dipping, it impacts your dish greatly. 

Delicious Ways to Serve Grilled Pork Chop

While some like their grilled meat simply seasoned with salt and pepper, it’s ideal to take it up a notch when you’re serving at a barbecue with all your friends. To save time, grill pork chops for everyone – but serve it in different ways to cater to everybody’s tastes.

Here are 3 simple yet fantastic ways you can serve grilled pork chops that will surely be winners to everyone at your barbecue:

♦ Sweet Pineapple Grilled Pork Chops

What you need:

6 1/2-inch-thick pork chops
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups crushed pineapple
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Sauterne wine
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dry mustard

Combine onion, soy sauce, Sauterne wine, vegetable oil, and dry mustard in a medium glass container with a cover. Place chops in the container and toss to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours overnight, turning once while marinating. When ready, cook chops (discard marinade) on a pre-heated grill over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Top each with pineapple and brown sugar before removing from heat.

♦ Grilled Ham and Cheese Chops

What you need:

4 3/4-inch-thick pork chops
4 slices ham
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 slices tomato
Chopped fresh oregano to taste
Dust w/Paprika 
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Season pork with salt and pepper and cook on a pre-heated grill over medium heat until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Top each chop with a slice of ham, cheese, and tomato, then sprinkle with oregano and paprika. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes more or until the cheese has melted. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving.

♦ Creamy Mustard BBQ Pork Chops

What you need:

10 Oz. center-cut boneless pork chops (1/2-inch thick)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Garlic powder to taste

Brush chops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cook on a pre-heated grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. While grilling, mix honey and prepare yellow mustard in a bowl. Brush both sides with honey-mustard mixture about 5 minutes before the chops are cooked. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Now you’ll be able to cater to the different tastes of your guests at your barbecue by serving just one type of meat – pork chops!

Unique Barbecue Recipes 

While it’s easy to resort to the usually grilled dishes, add a little more fun by serving your guest’s unique barbecue recipes they won’t normally get to enjoy!

♦ Hot Raspberry Grilled Chicken

What you need:

2 lbs. boneless and skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle of ketchup
1 1/4 cups raspberry preserves
1 cup dill pickle juice
1 cup honey
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 dash of hot pepper sauce
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Mix ketchup, raspberry preserves, pickle juice, honey, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, onion flakes, garlic powder, and ground black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Lower heat, add hot pepper sauce, and simmer for 1 hour. When ready, remove from heat and set aside—season chicken with salt and black pepper. Cook on a pre-heated grill over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer to serving dish and pour spicy raspberry sauce over chicken before serving.

♦ Barbecued Turkey on Scallion Toast

What you need:

4 English muffins, split in half
3 cups cooked, chopped turkey meat
1/2 cup diced green onions, divided
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
Salt and pepper to taste

Mix hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and ginger root in a large saucepan. Stir in turkey, half of the green onions, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine the remaining onion and remaining olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the cut sides of each muffin with the mixture and place on a baking sheet. Cook on a pre-heated broiler until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Top with turkey mixture and serve immediately.

Grilled Ribs

Meat lovers just love their ribs – whether seasoned with a dry rub or flavored with a tasty sauce. Grilling ribs add a smoky, delicious taste that reaches the bone, making it juicier and, overall, more satisfying.

Try these oh-so-awesome grilled rib recipes at your next barbecue – everyone will believe that you’re a master griller!

♦ Beer and Honey Barbecue Ribs

What you need:

2 3/4 kilograms pork baby back ribs
1 bottle of dark beer
1 bottle of barbecue sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, pepper, and salt, then rub the mixture evenly over the ribs. Place meat in a large roasting pan, then drizzle with honey. Mix dark beer and vinegar in another bowl, then pour the mixture over and around the meat. Wrap with foil, then bake (325 F) for 1 hour. Lower heat and bake until tender, about 2 hours more. When ready, drain and cook on a pre-heated grill over medium heat, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Baste occasionally with barbecue sauce while cooking on the grill.

Best served with grilled corn or vegetables!

♦ Sweet Garlic-Ginger Grilled Spareribs

What you need:

4.2 lbs. of pork spareribs, sliced into serving pieces
1 1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Place ribs in greased 13 x 9-inch baking pans. Wrap with foil and bake in a preheated oven (350 F) until tender, about 1 to 2 hours. When ready, drain and return to pans. Mix ketchup, sugar, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, salt, mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl, and stir to combine ingredients well. Pour about 3/4 of the mixture over the ribs. Cook over a pre-heated grill over medium heat, basting occasionally with sauce mixture, for 30 to 40 minutes or until cooked through and tender. Remove from heat and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.

Any of these 2 top-rated grilled rib recipes will not only satisfy your craving for delicious ribs but will be sure winners at any party, dinner, or backyard barbecue! Feel free to share this article with your friends!