Healthy Recipes for BBQ Sauce, Marinades & Rubs

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Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

It is not every day that you get a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce that also boasts a healthy dose of antioxidants. Try it with beef, chicken, pork or even some grilled shrimp.

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Pirate Marinade

This big, bold marinade recipe was adapted from a local Vermont restaurant and caterer. We make it in huge batches and freeze the extras so we always have it on hand. Use on: Extra-firm tofu, salmon, chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb (see Tip)

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Red Wine Marinade

This simple classic marinade is perfect paired with dark or gamy meats. You can vary the flavor depending on what kind of red wine you choose. For a greater intensity, try using a full-bodied red, such as Shiraz or Zinfandel. For a more delicate flavor, use a lighter red, such as Pinot Noir or Burgundy. Use on: Chicken thighs, duck, beef, lamb (see Tip)

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Chile Spice Rub

This rub is the reason we return over and over again to our favorite lunch spot in Burlington, Vermont: Penny Cluse Café. Although we prefer the blend of chiles given here, any combination of 12 dried chiles will give you a delicious, spicy result. Use on: Extra-firm tofu, shrimp, scallops, salmon, mahi-mahi, chicken, pork, beef, lamb

» Chile Spice Rub

Coffee Rub

Coffee can be used as a great way to start your day...or end it, at the grill. The dark and toasty undertones from the coffee in this dry rub pair well with dark meats. Any freshly ground coffee beans will work; choose dark roast for the biggest coffee flavor or a lighter roast if you're looking for something a little more subtle. Use on: Chicken thighs, duck, beef, lamb

Garlic Lover's Rub

In this wet rub, we let the aromatic champion take center stage—a sure winner for the garlic lover in all of us. This rub is so versatile, we think it's great with virtually any meat or vegetable. Use on: Extra-firm tofu, shrimp, scallops, salmon, mahi-mahi, chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb.

» Garlic Lover's Rub

Spanish Rub

Two kinds of paprika, cilantro and lemon give Spanish flair to pork chops, tenderloin or shrimp.

Make grilled food taste even better with one of these 20 easy BBQ sauce recipes, marinade recipes & rub recipes.

Barbecue sauce, rubs and marinades are easy, healthy ways to ensure flavorful, juicy results without adding a lot of fat or calories. Try a new barbecue sauce recipe to make the best BBQ chicken or use a different steak marinade or chicken marinade to tenderize meat destined for the grill. Keep chicken thighs moist and delicious with a flavorful dry rub recipe. Our handy Marinating and Grilling Chart tells you how long to marinate different foods and how long to grill them, so you’ll get juicy results every time. Now get out there with your BBQ sauce, rubs and marinades and fire up your grill.

Healthy BBQ Sauce Recipes

Asian Barbecue Sauce

Try this spicy barbecue sauce on chicken legs or brushed on...

Basic Barbecue Sauce

Bottled barbecue sauces are often loaded with sodium and...

Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

It is not every day that you get a sweet and tangy barbecue...

Maple Barbecue Sauce

A splash of Southern Comfort gives a kick to this easy...

Healthy Marinade Recipes

Coffee-Balsamic Marinade

You might not think of coffee as a marinade ingredient but...

Five-Spice Marinade

Soy sauce and five-spice powder infuse your favorite cut of...

Lemon-Pepper Marinade

Lots of crushed black pepper and pungent Dijon mustard in...

Miso-Ginger Marinade

Asian flavors unite in perfect harmony in this tangy...

Mojito Marinade

The mojito, a Cuban cocktail, is made with rum, lime juice...

Orange-Thyme Marinade

A double-hit of orange comes from orange juice concentrate...

Pineapple-Chipotle Marinade

Molasses adds a rich character to this tropical marinade....

Pirate Marinade

This big, bold marinade recipe was adapted from a local...

Red Wine Marinade

This simple classic marinade is perfect paired with dark or...

Healthy Rub Recipes

Chile Spice Rub

This rub is the reason we return over and over again to our...

Coffee can be used as a great way to start your day...or...

Garlic Lover's Rub

In this wet rub, we let the aromatic champion take center...

Indian Spice Rub

Curry, cumin, coriander, mint, turmeric and ginger make a...

Jamaican Jerk Rub

A trip to Jamaica may not be in your sights, but you can...

Two kinds of paprika, cilantro and lemon give Spanish flair...

Tuscan Spice Rub

Take a trip to Italy with this Tuscan-inspired rub,...

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