5 from 12 votes
Classic and Easy Barbecue Sauce
This Classic and Easy Barbecue Sauce balances ketchup and brown sugar with Worcestershire sauce and liquid hickory smoke for a smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor. The addition of garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and ground mustard brings warmth and subtle heat, creating a versatile sauce suitable for grilling, dipping, or marinating. Its smooth, thick texture makes it an ideal complement to a variety of meats and vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
65 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard or 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, red chili pepper flakes, and dry ground mustard or wet mustard.
- Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the barbecue sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
65kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.05g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
968mg
(40%)
Potassium
172mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
163IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 968mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.