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Easy BBQ Sauce
4.8 from 15 votes

Easy BBQ Sauce

This Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce is just that, easy...but really, really delicious. Perfect for slow cooker ribs and Southern Grilled BBQ Shrimp.  You'll never buy the store-bought variety again! It's really that good!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Condiments

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup brown sugar dark
  • ½ cup yellow mustard
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup steak sauce A-1 is just fine
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce like Tobasco, Franks, or Louisiana
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

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  1. Mix the chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, steak sauce, molasses, honey, and hot sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring often, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the chili mixture and stir until the onions are coated. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully pour the ketchup mixture into the skillet and stir to fully combine. Bring to a simmer. Allow the sauce to simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. If desired, strain the sauce through a sieve or colander. Let cool and then transfer to vessel with lid. The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • NOTE: This recipe was updated in June, 2022.  Here is the previous recipe if you are looking for it:
  • Ingredients:
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (ancho, or regular)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon hot sauce (like Crystals, Tobasco, or Franks)
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (ground)
  • 2 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
  • Instructions:
  • Whisk all ingredients together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • Whisk all ingredients together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.
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  • Cooked (and cooled) sauce can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and frozen for up to 3 months. 
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (ancho, or regular)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon hot sauce (like Crystals, Tobasco, or Franks)
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (ground)
  • 2 tablespoon bourbon (optional)

Nutrition Information

Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 743mg (31%) Potassium 379mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 604IU (12%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 743mg 31%
Potassium 379mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 604IU 12%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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