The Best Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce Recipe For BBQ Lovers
Make this sweet and smoky Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce Recipe with apricot preserves, ketchup, vinegar, and spices. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful homemade sauce ideal for grilled or smoked meats. Yields about 2 cups and keeps for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- A pinch of salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix together the apricot preserves, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground mustard, black pepper, and salt
- 2
Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the ingredients are well blended and the sugar fully dissolves
- 3
Reduce Heat: Once the mixture has reached a simmer, reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 20-25 minutes or until it thickens to your desired consistency. To keep the sauce from sticking to the pan's bottom, stir from time to time
- 4
Cool And Store: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the BBQ sauce to a clean jar or container. Keep refrigerated for a maximum of 14 days.