BBQ Sauce Recipe

Homemade BBQ sauce is ready in a flash with simple ingredients and essentially no effort. Try it on barbecue sandwiches, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.

Course condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 97kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Medium sauce pan

Ingredients

1½ cups ketchup (408g)
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar (80mL)
¼ cup packed brown sugar (65g)
3 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons molasses
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
Hot sauce optional

Instructions

In a medium pot, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, ½ cup (120mL) water, brown sugar, mustard, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, garlic and onion powders, and pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking frequently, for about 15 minutes until thickened. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Add a few dashes of hot sauce, if you like it spicier.
Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

The flavor of the sauce will get better with a little time. When I have the time, I like to make this at least a day before using it to give the flavors time to combine. Just reheat it gently over low heat or in the microwave to use as a topping or dip, or if you need it warm for your recipe.

Nutrition

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