Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

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5

111 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    89 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

This Homemade BBQ Sauce blends ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. It simmers briefly until thickened, yielding a tangy, mildly sweet and spicy sauce suitable for slathering on grilled meats or as a condiment. The balance of acidic, sweet, and spicy elements creates a versatile barbecue flavor made from pantry staples and easily prepared on the stove.

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together all ingredients. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer, stirring often.
  2. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until thickened, then remove from the heat.
  3. Use the sauce immediately or pour into an airtight food storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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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%)

Nutrition 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.

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