The Best Homemade Sauces and Marinades for your BBQ

Our hog roasts and gas griddles for sale are ideal for spring and summer barbeques. And while your barbeque will be delicious on its own with the juicy meats and refreshing vegetables you grill, you can add some extra flavour with some homemade sauces and marinades which will have you and your guest’s mouths watering for more! Best of all, these recipes can whip up a good amount of the sauce, leaving you leftovers for another barbeque and no need to make it again!

Chicken or Beef Marinade
A rich marinade that can be used for any type of beef or chicken you want to grill. Make it spicy by adding chopped hot peppers!

Ingredients
60 ml soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
1 ½ tsp ground ginger
180 ml vegetable or olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 tsp ground black pepper

Method
In a large bowl, mix the ingredients together. Place the meat in the marinade, and refrigerate for up to four hours before grilling.

Garlic and Herb Marinade
A garlic and herb marinade is easy to make and versatile – you can add it to meat, veg or use it as a salad dressing.

Ingredients
80 ml water
80ml white vinegar
80ml vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried mixed herbs (or any of your choosing)
1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper

Method
In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients together, mixing it well. Apply using a brush to your favourite meat, or infuse the meat in the marinade for up to one hour, keeping it refrigerated.

Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Adding a whiskey twist to a barbeque sauce is nothing new, but this is our favourite. For the best results, refrigerate the sauce for a day or two before you use it, so the flavours blend.

Ingredients
½ onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
180 ml bourbon whiskey
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tbsp salt
470 ml tomato sauce (ketchup)
60 ml tomato paste
80 ml cider vinegar
2 tbsp liquid smoke flavouring
60 ml Worcestershire sauce
120 ml brown sugar
80 ml hot pepper sauce

Method
In a large skillet or frying pan on a medium heat, combine the onion, garlic and whiskey. Simmer for 10 minutes. Mix in the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil. Reduce to a medium-low heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. If you prefer a smooth sauce, run it through a strainer.

Devil’s Steak Sauce
Bring out the flavour of any grilled steak with this sauce. The raspberry jam adds a unique twist and will get your guests talking!

Ingredients
2 tbsp raspberry jam
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp tomato sauce
2 tbsp malt vinegar
5 drops hot pepper sauce
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Method
In a saucepan on a high heat, blend the ingredients together. Bring it to a boil on a high heat, then reduce to a low heat. Let it simmer for 10 minutes or until it thickens.

Cajun Spice Mix
A mildly hot Cajun spice mix using common spices, this mix rub can be added to any meat for an extra spicy kick!

Ingredients
2 tsp salt
2 tsp garlic powder
2 ½ tsp paprika
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 ¼ tsp dried oregano
1 ¼ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
Stir together the ingredients until even-blended together. Store the mix in an airtight container until you need to use it.