46 Things You Can Do with Barbecue Sauce

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46 Things You Can Do with Barbecue Sauce2/46 Slow-Cooker BBQ Baked Beans 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker BBQ Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 9 hours Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was under a doctor’s orders to reduce the amount of sodium I was eating, but I just couldn’t part with some of my favorite foods. After many experiments, I came up with this potluck favorite—and now everyone’s happy! —Sherrel Hendrix, Arkadelphia, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 238 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 48g

carbohydrate (22g sugars, 8g fiber), 10g protein

carbohydrate (22g sugars, 8g fiber), 10g protein. 3/46 BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To me, bread pudding is the epitome of comfort food and it’s simply too good to reserve only for dessert. This sweet-and-savory twist on the classic is a delicious new way to enjoy an old favorite. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 465 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat),

These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping

156mg cholesterol, 1028mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. 4/46 Grilled Marinated Ribeyes 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Marinated Ribeyes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade overnight and you’ve got a rich and hearty dinner ready to grill up the next day. —Louise Graybiel, Toronto, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 steak: 570 calories, 40g fat (15g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 8g

carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein

carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. 5/46 Slow-Cooked Mesquite Ribs 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Mesquite Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we’re missing the grill during winter, these tangy ribs give us that same smoky barbecue taste we love. They’re so simple, and fall-off-the-bone delicious too! —Sue Evans, Marquette, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 314 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 6/46 Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches

The savory homemade sauce assures I come home with no leftovers

12 Reviews Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 18 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since I prepare the beef for these robust sandwiches in the slow cooker, it’s easy to fix a meal for a hungry bunch. The savory homemade sauce assures I come home with no leftovers. —Debbi Smith, Crossett, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 262 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 7/46 Barbecue Chicken Cobb Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mark Derse

That’s how I got my family to eat more veggies

For Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I turned barbecue chicken into a major salad with romaine, carrots, sweet peppers and avocados. That’s how I got my family to eat more veggies. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 571 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1314mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 39g protein. 8/46 Tropical Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

When we crave something sweet and spicy, pork tenderloin cooked with chipotle, barbecue sauce and pineapple really delivers. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 539 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1374mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (72g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 9/46 Glazed Chicken Wings 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this easy wing recipe from a cousin on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago.

They’re an appealing appetizer, but also a favorite for Sunday lunch with rice and a salad. —Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 86 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 10/46 Tasty Pork Ribs 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to serve these tender, country-style ribs over rice. The tantalizing aroma and zippy Cajun barbecue sauce are sure to make this dish a favorite at your house.—Michelle Rominger,

I always have to share this recipe when I take these to school

Albia, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 371 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1076mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 11/46 Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 biscuit cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a busy teacher and mom, so weekday meals with shortcuts are a huge help. I always have to share this recipe when I take these to school. —Julie Ahern, Waukegan, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 biscuit cups : 463 calories,

13/46 Polynesian Pulled Chicken 4 Reviews Test

22g fat (8g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 12/46 Quick Barbecued Beans 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Barbecued Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Barbecued beans are a simple, classic recipe and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. —Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 264 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 877mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 13g fiber), 14g protein. 13/46 Polynesian Pulled Chicken 4 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Polynesian Pulled Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don’t eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with coconut and pineapple for a Polynesian twist. —Becky Walch, Manteca, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 523 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1431mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 40g protein. 14/46 Skillet BBQ Beef Potpie 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet BBQ Beef Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Beef potpie is a classic comfort food, but who’s got time to see it through? My crowd-pleaser is not only speedy but an excellent way to use leftover stuffing. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 634 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1372mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein. 15/46 Fruit-Glazed Pork Chops 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s

a fast and simple way to grill chops in half an hour

a fast and simple way to grill chops in half an hour. Other fruit preserves can be easily substituted. These are also nice broiled in the oven. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 336 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. 16/46 Shredded Barbecue Chicken over Grits 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing like juicy meat served over creamy grits. And the pumpkin in

these grits makes them taste like a spicy, comforting bowl of fall flavors

these grits makes them taste like a spicy, comforting bowl of fall flavors. Your family will come running to the table for this one. —Erin Renouf Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 17/46 Slow-Cooked Pork Barbecue 7 Reviews Slow-Cooked Pork Barbecue Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You need only five ingredients to fix

this sweet and tender pork for sandwiches

this sweet and tender pork for sandwiches. Feel free to adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your family’s tastes. —Connie Johnson, Springfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 410 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. 18/46 Baby Back Ribs 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baby Back Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slow-cook the ribs during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home.

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