5 from 111 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
89 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89
% 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.