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Homemade BBQ Sauce
4.9 from 92 votes

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This Homemade BBQ Sauce blends ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey with smoked paprika and Worcestershire sauce to create a tangy, sweet, and smoky sauce. Dry spices like mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper add complexity, while a splash of hot sauce delivers subtle heat. Simmering the ingredients thickens the sauce, ready for basting or dipping, and it can be stored refrigerated or frozen for longer use.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 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 mustard powder dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients in a pan over medium low heat. Stir to combine.
  2. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
  3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Choose organic ketchup or ketchups without high fructose corn syrup for higher quality flavor.
  • Use smoked paprika rather than regular paprika to achieve the distinct smoky taste central to this BBQ sauce.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze it for up to three months.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

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.