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Homemade BBQ Sauce

This homemade BBQ sauce recipe has a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, smoky, and savory flavors. It's super easy to make, and it keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups ketchup
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, water, brown sugar, tamari, mustard, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for 20 minutes, or until thickened. Season to taste and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.