Capture diners' wanderlust for the big flavours of barbecue sauce.
Diners crave distinctive, great-tasting barbecue—they always have. Today, their expectations stretch from Carolina and Memphis barbecue to chile-infused Thai and Mexican. And whatever the derivation, they seek that intense barbecue flavour and beautiful viscosity it carries with it. They seek harmony that only a really wonderful barbecue sauce can deliver.
Barbecue sauces offer you a cost-effective way of bringing variety to your menus. They are flavour enhancers, and deliver complexity of smoke and the grill to just about any protein. Starting with a good base, you can embellish with ingredients from a singular ethnic profile, answering different trends and appealing to diners across a broad spectrum.
Behind the Recipes
Tropical BBQ Chicken Kebobs
Street food is gaining momentum! These barbecued skewers capture that sensibility, but keep the entrée on familiar turf. Skewered chicken, pineapple and red pepper are brushed with Kraft Regular BarBQ Sauce studded with fresh garlic and ginger, and are then grilled until charred and perfect.
BBQ Beef Fajita Wraps
Our chefs take the best of sizzling fajitas and turn them into delicious wraps topped with melted Kraft Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese and green pepper. For a versatile, popular profile, Kraft Regular BarBQ Sauce adds the perfect balance of sweet and smoke.
Glazed Pineapple Chops
Bull's-Eye Bold Original Barbecue Sauce goes tropical with a quick enhancement of crushed pineapple, dry mustard and cinnamon. Our chefs then grill the pork chops, brushing them with the barbecue sauce for added flavour and moisture.
AN OPEN RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES
We asked our chefs at the Kraft Culinary Centre to share their favourite barbecue sauces. Their list was long and inspiring, but we captured a good cross-section here that will energize your barbecue dishes:
| SAUCE NAME |
INGREDIENTS |
APPLICATIONS |
| Caribbean Jerk Barbecue: |
Kraft Hickory BarBQ Sauce, cayenne, cinnamon and dry thyme |
beef, chicken, pork, shrimp |
| Cilantro-Lime Barbecue: |
Bull's-Eye Bold Original Barbecue Sauce, fresh cilantro, garlic and lime |
beef, chicken, pork, shrimp |
| Satay Barbecue: |
Bull's-Eye Bold Original Barbecue Sauce, fresh ginger, lime juice, peanut butter, red-pepper flakes and soy sauce |
chicken, shrimp |
| Spicy Tequila Barbecue: |
Bull's-Eye Bold Original Barbecue Sauce, lime juice, serrano pepper, tequila |
beef, chicken, pork, shrimp |
Trend Watch
In its trend predictions for 2009, Flavor & the Menu has called out "urban barbecue" as one to watch. "Urban" spins classic barbecue with sophisticated interpretations and upgraded side dishes.
BBQ Pork Polenta "Sopes" with Chipotle Salsa
How to use barbecue sauces
- Braising liquids
- Dipping sauces
- Pizza sauces
- Sandwich spreads