I want to add, if you want more of a traditional redness, some ketchup or some sriracha wouldn't be unwelcome in the Syrup-Hot Sauce glaze. Sriracha or Gochujang.... oooh... wait... Thai style sweet chili sauce is basically what you're looking for...
You can buy something like this recipe in any Asian market, and really, most supermarkets around me, at least. Your mileage (with your supermarket) will vary, based on how many APIAs and global cuisine stuff your grocery carries.
This one was developed by one of our members, I changed it slightly but it seems to respond to your need for spicy/sticky;
1 cup favorite bbq sauce (or ketchup)
2-3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2-3 teaspoons of Asian Garlic Chili sauce (I use Sambal Oelek)
Combine and refrigerate to let the flavors meld. Adjust the sambal to regulate the sweet/heat level.
I've been using it on everything of late. I like the way sweet and heat work together. Enhances the taste buds!!
(Shout out to 58limited for the original recipe idea)
Any brand of hot sauce mixed with some maple syrup, honey or molasses will get the job done. I think I saw 70/30 hot/sweet up-thread. That sounds about right.
I really like to mix 1/3 lime juice - 1/3 lemon juice - 1/3 grade B maple syrup. It's so simple, yet so good. It doesn't meet your heat requirement though.
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