Reuben BBQ Sauce Recipe
Reuben BBQ Sauce Recipe is a creamy, smoky barbecue sauce inspired by Reuben sandwich flavours, combining mustard, pickles, mayonnaise, tangy vinegar, and sweet barbecue notes. This Reuben BBQ Sauce Recipe tastes deeply savoury, slightly sweet, and pleasantly sharp, making every bite exciting and satisfying. I made this Reuben BBQ Sauce Recipe after watching deli style sandwiches and smoked meats being prepared, which sparked creativity in my kitchen.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Heat resistant mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 240 g ketchup
- 30 g brown sugar
- 15 g yellow mustard
- 15 g apple cider vinegar
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 1 g grated white onion powder
- 1 g garlic powder
- 120 g mayonnaise
- 0.5 g black pepper
- 14 g butter or olive oil
- 240 g store bought barbecue sauce
- 80 g finely chopped pickles
- 10 g hot sauce
- 15 g Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Start The Base
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt some butter or warm a bit of olive oil. Sprinkle in the grated white onion and garlic powders, and stir for about 30 seconds until you can really smell their aroma.
Build The Sauce
- Add the ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a dash of hot sauce. Stir everything together until it’s fully blended.
Simmer & Finish
- Let the sauce gently simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring now and then, until it thickens slightly. Take it off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to cool a bit.
Make It Reuben Style & Serve
- Mix in the mayonnaise and finely chopped pickles until the sauce is smooth and creamy. You can serve it right away, or pop it in the fridge for a while letting it chill will deepen the flavours even more.