Peach BBQ Sauce Version 2.0

I do love a fresh peach BBQ sauce. Nothing screams winter is over like fresh peaches being available in our local grocery store. I’ve made a great peach-based BBQ sauce before, but this time I was looking for something that was a little bit different. Something with a smoky flavor and a little sweetness. More like a typical bottled sauce I might find at the grocery store. Nothing wrong with those store-bought sauces. Many of them are outstandingly good.

My original sauce was more like a traditional Kansas City sauce. This version 2.0 sauce one brings a little kick to any grilled meat, like the split chicken breasts I made recently on my Char-Broil Big Easy.

Peach BBQ Sauce

As with any BBQ sauce, don’t apply it until your food is basically done grilling and almost ready to pull off the grill. Squirt it or slather it on right at the end. Any sooner and the molasses and peach nectar may start to burn. Just put it on and let the food grill a bit longer until the sauce has set. Then enjoy! And if you prefer the flavor of apricot over peach, try out my apricot BBQ sauce.

This sauce is also great on my sweet-and-sour meatball skewers.

Peach BBQ Sauce
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Peach BBQ Sauce Version 2.0

I do love a fresh peach BBQ sauce. Nothing screams winter is over like fresh peaches being available in our local grocery store.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, peach, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 217kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly before placing in a food processor or blender. Process until the desired smoothness is achieved.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 1120IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Peach BBQ Sauce

I was wandering around the produce section at the grocery store when I came across a really nice basket of fresh-picked ripe peaches. I knew exactly what I was going to make with them. Peach BBQ sauce, the perfect sauce for a rack of St. Louis-style smoked ribs. Although I’d be partial to using this tasty sauce on anything, it really complements anything pork the best. Pulled pork of course would be another great way to use this delicious sauce.

Peach BBQ Sauce

This sauce isn’t too ‘peachy’. You can taste the fresh peaches, sure, but they don’t over-power the sauce. The peaches add a nice sweetness too. For me, this is the ideal fruit-based sauce. You really don’t want it to be too over-powering, but you want to taste that fruity flavor no matter what fruit you are using. It’s still a barbecue sauce in the end and not a peach sauce!

I like to store my sauces in squeeze bottles. Then I can squirt it onto whatever I’m serving. I admit, the kid comes out of me and I get a little crazy with it. Patterns, designs, you name it. I get ‘artsy’ with it.

For a smokier sauce, check out my peach BBQ sauce Version 2.0.

Peach BBQ Sauce
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Peach BBQ Sauce

Peach BBQ sauce, the perfect sauce for a rack of St. Louis-style smoked ribs. Although I’d be partial to using this tasty sauce on anything, it really complements anything pork the best.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, peach, sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 cups
Calories 281kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the peach nectar (may make more than you need for the sauce)

  • 4-6 peaches ripe (you need to end up with about 2 cups of sliced peaches in the end)
  • Water

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
  • Add garlic and shallot and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper and rub. Stir.
  • Stir in the ketchup, peach nectar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer until thick, about 30 minutes.

For the peach nectar

  • Bring a pot with enough water in it to cover the peaches to a boil.
  • Add the peaches and boil just 2-3 minutes until the skin is softened.
  • Remove peaches and place in an ice bath to cool.
  • Peel the peaches. Remove the pit and slice.
  • Place 2 cups of peaches along with 1 cup of water into a blender or food processor. Liquefy until smooth.
  • Store any unused nectar in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.