Give your BBQ a bold twist with Mr. Crisp pickles! This Sweet Pickle BBQ Sauce combines the tang of pickles with sweet and savory notes for a versatile sauce that works on chicken, ribs, burgers, or as a dipping sauce for fries and veggies.
🥒 Pick Your Pickle Personality
Choose a sweet or spicy Mr. Crisp pickle for a unique flavor:
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Bread & Butter: Classic sweet and tangy
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Sweet with Heat: Sweet with a spicy kick
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Pineapple Jalapeño: Fruity with heat
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Pickled Jalapeños: Bold and spicy
🛒 Ingredients
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½ cup ketchup
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¼ cup chopped Mr. Crisp pickles
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2 tablespoons pickle brine
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon mustard
👩🍳 Instructions
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, chopped pickles, pickle brine, brown sugar, and mustard.
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Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors meld.
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Use immediately as a BBQ sauce, glaze, or dipping sauce.
🍴 Serving Ideas
- Brush on grilled chicken, pork, or ribs
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Use as a dipping sauce for fries, nuggets, or veggies
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Mix into pulled pork or shredded chicken for extra tang
🥒 Why It Works
The combination of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors creates a BBQ sauce that’s versatile and irresistible. The pickle brine adds a subtle tang, while the chopped pickles give bursts of flavor in every bite.
✨ Next BBQ or cookout, add a jar of Mr. Crisp pickles to your sauce pan and make this Sweet Pickle BBQ Sauce — a bold and tangy hit for any meal!