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    Home » Recipes » Salad Dressings and Sauces

    Homemade Plum BBQ Sauce

    Published: Jul 4, 2019 · Modified: Nov 1, 2020 by Bowl Me Over · 43 Comments

    Plum BBQ Sauce is the star of this meal. Sweet and just a little spicy it's perfect for your favorite kabob!
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    Plum BBQ Sauce is the star of this meal. Sweet and just a little spicy it's tangy, tasty, easy to make and perfect with pork, chicken, fish or seafood!

    If you love a great sauce on your bbq, be sure to try the Alabama white sauce recipe next, it's perfect for dunking!

    This post has been updated from September 5, 2016 on July 4, 2019 to improve reader experience.

    Plumb BBQ Sauce in cast iron skillet on grill with kabobs
    Veggie Kabob with Plumb BBQ Sauce

    Plumb BBQ Sauce

    Are you planning a cookout this week?. I know we've been doing a ton of grilling!

    If you are too, I have the perfect easy and deliciously tasty sauce for you to mop all over your grilling goodies, Plumb BBQ Sauce!

    I find when I'm working with food, I will cook what's in season (that's good!) but then because I'm focusing on that one ingredient, I present several recipes using that ingredient.

    Bad? Not sure - you guys tell me! If you get tired of something, don't be afraid to let me know ok? I think earlier this season I must have posted 4 recipes using corn, then strawberries, etc.

    Now I've moved onto sweet bell peppers. You know the ones you buy at the store in a bag and there's 12-15 in a bag? It's kinda hard to use them all up, but I hate throwing food away.

    Here's what I always say....it can go to waist...but not to waste! 😀  I've put the bell peppers in salads, made sweet pickled peppers and I'm working on an amazing appetizer too. Yum!!

    BBQ Sauce in skillet on grill with spoon.
    This sauce is super easy to make and you can cook it on the grill.

    Plum BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Along with those peppers came a pile of plums. They were plump and so sweet. I got a large bag of them at the farmers market and decided to make sauce with them.

    You'll love this recipe - it's not your ordinary sauce! AND it's 100 times better than what you get in a bottle.

    Using ordinary ingredients that you have on hand, this comes together in a snap! No need to heat up the house either, you can cook it right on the grill.

    Grocery list for BBQ Sauce

    • plums
    • catsup
    • brown sugar
    • apple cider vinegar
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • salt
    • pepper
    • red pepper flakes
    • garlic powder
    Veggie Kabobs
    Grilled Veggie Kabobs

    Grilled Veggie Kabobs

    I wanted to make kabobs with just peppers....but there wasn't quite enough so I added some zucchini and red onion, but of course use your favorite vegetables.

    The true star of this blog is the Plum BBQ Sauce. Sweet and just a little spicy it's perfect for an easy kabob!

    Plum BBQ Sauce in skillet with spoon.
    What's your favorite kabob?

    Plum Barbecue Sauce

    Do I need to peel the plums?

    Not at all, peeling the plums is not necessary. Just remove the pits and give the plums a rough chop.

    I don't have plums, can I substitute another fruit?

    Absolutely! Actually, you can use almost any fruit! I would recommend peaches, nectarines or apricots. Strawberries or even blackberries would also be delicious!

    If you do substitute another fruit like peaches, nectarines or apricots I wouldn't worry about peeling those either.

    What is barbeque sauce made of?

    Many barbecue sauces are tomato based and get their tangy from vinegar and spices

    Is BBQ sauce unhealthy?

    Because many are loaded with sugar and preservatives they sure can be. Making your own sauce helps you control the ingredients.

    Steps to make Plum Sauce

    1. Clean the plum, slice in half remove the pit. 
    2. Give them a rough chop.
    3. Add the plums and remaining ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. 
    4. Pour into a small skillet or pan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes stirring frequently to avoid burning.

    It is so delicious and super simple! All of the ingredients went into the blender and it was processed until smooth and then poured it into a small cast iron skillet and it cooked and reduced right on the grill.

    While the kabobs grilled, I basted them with the sauce. The sauce bubbled away cooked and reduced. I kept stirring it while it was bubbly and hot. (Of course if you don't want to use the grill you can certainly reduce the sauce on the stove top, it would only take about 10 minutes.)

    What grills up great with this sauce?

    • Tri Tip - slather it on at the end - so tasty!
    • Lamb Chops would be perfect!
    • Shrimp Kabobs - sweet shrimp and this sweet, tangy sauce? YUM!
    • Chicken Kabobs - delicious!

    Side Dishes to pair with this meal!

    If you're grilling up a protein, I'd recommend some Corn on the Cob and a great pasta salad, like my Bow Tie Pasta Salt, Macaroni Pasta Salad or Southern Style Ham Pasta Salad - wouldn't that be delicious?

    For dessert consider serving Grandma Darnell's Blueberry Cobbler or my Mom's recipe for Rhubarb Pie - YUM!!!

    Easy Plumb BBQ Sauce
    What can be easier than Veggie Kabobs with Plumb BBQ Sauce you make right on the grill. Simple and so flavorful!

    See it just bubbling away? Awesome flavor from the sweet plums with just a hint of spice. It's over the top delicious!

    Plumb BBQ Sauce in cast iron skillet on grill with kabobs
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    Homemade Plum BBQ Sauce

    Plum BBQ Sauce is the star of this meal. Sweet and just a little spicy it's perfect for your favorite kabob!
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    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Vegetarian and Vegan
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Deb Clark
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup chopped plums 2-3 plums depending upon the size
    • ⅓ cup catsup
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce vegan
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Veggies of choice for the kabob

    Instructions

    • There is no need to peel the plums. Add all of the ingredients to your blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
    •  If reducing on the grill, pour into a small cast iron skillet and reduce the sauce. You'll need to stir it frequently so it doesn't burn. If reducing on the stove, place in a small sauce pan over medium heat and reduce stirring frequently. This takes about 10 minutes, either on the grill or stovetop. 
    • Choose your veggies and prepare the skewers. After cleaning the vegetables, thread them onto the skewer, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
    • Grill about 3 minutes each side, mop with sauce, flip & repeat until the vegetables are cooked.

    Notes

    Pollo tropical cilantro garlic sauce makes a great dip for the veggie kabobs!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 9.5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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