19 Irresistible Recipes That Use Barbecue Sauce

Recipe: Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

Ribs don't always have to require a grill. These are oven-baked to perfection and can be smothered in the barbecue sauce of your choosing. 

Recipe: Barbecue Mac and Cheese

Have you ever heard of a better combo? This dish is a must-have at your next cookout. Better yet, it's ready in 20 minutes.

Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza

Switch up takeout pizza night with this easy-to-make homemade option. With smoked gouda, mozzarella, and barbecue sauce you can't go wrong. 

Recipe: BBQ Egg Rolls

Packed with pulled pork and coleslaw,  this recipe may be an unexpected use of white barbecue sauce... but don't knock it until you try it. 

Recipe: Barbecue Spaghetti and Meatballs

This one might come as a shocker, but yes—you just read barbecue and spaghetti in the same sentence. This spin on a classic dish uses barbecue sauce and rub in both the spaghetti sauce and the meatballs for a truly flavorful meal.

Recipe: Deep South Barbecue Ribs

The star of this recipe is the Melting Pot BBQ sauce that brings together a mix of regional flavors you love. A little bit sweet, a little spicy, and full of tangy goodness.

Recipe: Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken

This recipe allows the chicken to soak in all the flavors as it slow-cooks. Serve it up with extra barbecue sauce for dipping.

Recipe: Smoked Pork Butt Sandwich

No ifs, ands, or butts about it—these sandwiches will melt in your mouth. Good things take time, and the paprika, mustard, and ginger flavors in these sliders are well worth the wait. Top them off with your favorite barbecue sauce. 

Recipe: Spicy-Sweet Ribs and Beans

Everyone loves a one-pot dish and this one is no exception. Don't skip broiling the ribs for extra flavor.

Recipe: Easy Brunswick Stew

Brunswick stew is a Southern staple you'll find in many barbecue joints around the region. With this easy recipe and your slow cooker, it's sure to be a new household favorite. 

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chipotle Brisket Sliders 

From game days to summer cookouts, these saucy sliders are perfect for any occasion. We especially love serving them on toasted Hawaiian rolls. 

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce

We just found your new go-to recipe for grilling season. Serve it on a bun, or ditch the bread and plate it up with your favorite veggies for a lighter weeknight dinner. 

Recipe: BBQ Cedar Plank Salmon

Spice up your go-to salmon recipe with homemade barbecue sauce glaze. Don't shy away if you don't have cedar grilling planks—you can throw the fish straight on the grill or cook it in the oven.

Recipe: Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

These wings are the best of both worlds when it comes to the honey barbecue sauce. They'll satisfy a hoard of hungry kids at suppertime.

Recipe: Memphis-Style BBQ Nachos

Pick up a pound of pulled pork from your favorite spot, and serve these nachos as a crowd-favorite appetizer or fuss-free weeknight dinner. 

Recipe: Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs

Hosting just got a whole lot easier with this appetizer. Use frozen meatballs or whip up homemade ones. 

Recipe: Texas-Style Baked Beans

This recipe starts off with pan frying bacon because everything is better with bacon, but it's the Sweet Baby Ray's that is the secret ingredient for these delicious homemade baked beans. 

Recipe: Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes just got a whole lot better. Still kid-friendly and sloppy, but extra irresistible. 

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Thighs with Alabama White Sauce

Take your grilled chicken to the next level at your next cookout by serving it with a generous helping of Alabama white sauce.