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Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Thick and rich, traditional barbecue sauce recipe with an amazing deep and sweet flavor. Molasses and dark brown sugar, plus 10 spices make this a mouth-watering sauce for meat. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 22
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 1/4 tablespoons ancho chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together all of the ingredients. 
  2. Once the mixture heats through, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  3. If you'd like a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for longer, up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Use the barbecue sauce as a dipping sauce, serve over pulled pork or brush on meat in the last 10 minutes of grilling.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This also freezes well.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 5-6 cups of barbecue sauce (depending on how much you cook it down). Serving size is 1/4 cup sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 512mg (21%) Potassium 453mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 580IU (12%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 512mg 21%
Potassium 453mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 580IU 12%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.