Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
89 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
Description
The Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe combines ketchup and white vinegar for the base acidity and sweetness, balanced by brown sugar and yellow mustard for depth and tang. Worcestershire sauce adds savory complexity, while seasonings like onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt provide a mild heat and spice. Cooking the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer and thickens develops flavors and achieves the desired sauce texture.
The sauce can be used immediately on grilled or roasted meats, or stored refrigerated for several days. Its flavor is a moderately tangy and sweet base with subtle heat notes, suitable both as a glaze and dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together all ingredients. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer, stirring often.
- Simmer for 6-8 minutes until thickened, then remove from the heat.
- Use the sauce immediately or pour into an airtight food storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.