4.9 from 138 votes
Homemade BBQ Sauce
This homemade BBQ sauce is a blend of tomato, spices, cider vinegar and brown sugar, all simmered together to create a thick and rich condiment that's perfect for any barbecue. Homemade barbecue sauce is SO much better than the store bought kind!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 118 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a pan over medium low heat. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Look for ketchup that is organic or conventional ketchup that is not sweetened with high fructose corn syrup.
- Be sure to use smoked paprika, not regular paprika. Smoked paprika can be found in almost every grocery store and is not expensive.
Nutrition Information
Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Sodium
427mg
(18%)
Potassium
245mg
(7%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
615IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2.9mg
(3%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.