Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
20 servings (2 Tbsp per serving)
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Calories
56 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
Description
The Homemade BBQ Sauce recipe involves combining several pantry staples including ketchup, apple cider vinegar for acidity, Worcestershire sauce for depth, and light brown sugar for sweetness. Yellow mustard, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and minced garlic add layers of spice and flavor complexity. Water is added to adjust consistency. The mixture is brought to a boil, then simmered uncovered for 30 minutes until it thickens.
This cooking method allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to develop a balanced taste with mild heat and tang. Once cooled to room temperature, the sauce can be refrigerated for use over the next two weeks.
Adjusting sugar or seasoning near the end lets you customize sweetness or spice levels. The sauce is suitable for brushing on grilled foods or as a dipping condiment.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups tomato ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp paprika or to taste
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper or to taste, ground
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
- Add more sugar or seasonings to taste if desired, then remove from heat. Cool completely to room temperature then cover and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.*
Notes
- The sauce will mellow in flavor after cooling and refrigerating, reducing initial vinegar sharpness.
- Store refrigerated and use within two weeks for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings (2 Tbsp per serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tbsp | |
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 14g | |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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