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BBQ Sauce

This BBQ Sauce recipe is a Kansas City-style barbecue sauce that is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy with a hint of a smoky flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 51 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup unsulphured molasses
  • 4 teaspoons liquid smoke, hickory flavored
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, add ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, liquid smoke, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, celery seed, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  2. After the sauce has come to a simmer, reduce heat to low for 20 minutes. For a thicker sauce, keep in on low heat for a little longer. Add a little water to the sauce if it is too thick.
  3. Serve warm. Or, store the cooled sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 51kcal (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51

% Daily Value*

Calories 51kcal 3%

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