Description
Fire up the grill and unleash the flavor with Inspector’s Choice Apricot BBQ Sauce—your new go-to for sweet heat that steals the spotlight. This bold and balanced BBQ sauce brings together the delicate sweetness of ripe apricots and a smooth kick of spice to elevate everything from pork and brisket to salmon, shrimp, and even grilled vegetables.
Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or mastering weeknight grilling, this versatile sauce will quickly become your secret weapon. It’s a flavorful blend of apricot preserves, brown sugar, honey, and warm spices with just enough heat to make your taste buds perk up. Great as a marinade, glaze, dip, or finishing drizzle, it’s the ultimate BBQ multitasker.
🔥 Why You’ll Love It:
- Sweet & Spicy Balance: Apricot-forward flavor with just the right touch of heat
- Versatile Pairings: Perfect on pork, beef, chicken, seafood, and veggies
- Grill-Ready: Brush it on while cooking or drizzle it on just before serving
- Flavor Bomb: Bold enough for BBQ lovers, smooth enough for everyone else
🧂 Ingredients:
Brown sugar, apricot preserves (apricots, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, pectin, sugar, citric acid, potassium citrate), honey, ketchup (tomato concentrate, sugar, distilled vinegar, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavoring), apple cider vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce (vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, garlic, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor, sulfiting agent), apple cider (pasteurized apple cider and ascorbic acid), spice, kosher salt, xanthan gum.
Pro Tip: Use it to glaze pork ribs in the last 15 minutes of smoking for a sticky, golden finish that’ll have everyone calling you the BBQ boss. 🌟
Inspector’s Choice Apricot BBQ Sauce FAQ
What makes the Apricot BBQ Sauce special?
It combines the natural sweetness of ripe apricot preserves with just the right touch of heat. The result is a bold, well-balanced BBQ sauce that enhances pork, chicken, seafood, and more.
Is this sauce spicy?
It has a mild warmth—not too hot, but enough to complement the apricot’s sweetness. It’s a crowd-pleaser that balances sweet and spicy just right.
What foods pair best with it?
Use it on pork, ribs, brisket, chicken, shrimp, salmon, or even grilled vegetables. It’s also great as a dip or finishing drizzle for BBQ bowls and wraps.
Can I use it as a marinade or glaze?
Definitely. It works beautifully as a marinade or brushed on as a glaze during the final stage of cooking. It caramelizes nicely and adds a sticky-sweet finish.
Is it good for grilling?
Yes! It was made for the grill. Use it while smoking or grilling meats for a flavor-packed finish, especially during the last 10–15 minutes of cooking.
Does it contain high fructose corn syrup?
Yes, the apricot preserves include high fructose corn syrup. If you're avoiding it, check the ingredient list carefully or consider one of the other Inspector’s Choice sauces.
Should I refrigerate it after opening?
Yes, keep it refrigerated after opening to preserve its flavor and freshness.
Is it gluten-free?
There are no wheat-based ingredients listed, but we recommend reviewing the label or contacting the manufacturer if you have gluten sensitivities.