Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

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5.0

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    4 cups

  • Calories

    467 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

No need to buy it from the store because this delicious sweet homemade BBQ sauce comes together in minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ peeled small diced yellow onion
  • 2 finely minced garlic cloves
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • Optional 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
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Instructions

  1. In a medium size sauce pot add in the oil and cook the onions over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until well browned. Stir occasionally.
  2. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes. Stir occasionally.
  3. Next, add in the remaining ingredients except for the butter and cook over low to medium heat for 5-10 minutes while occasionally stirring to combined everything.
  4. Puree everything using a blender or a hand blender on low speed just until smooth.
  5. Finish by whisking in the butter and serve.

Notes

  • Chef Notes:
  • Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 3 days ahead of time. The longer it sits the more flavors that will come out.
  • How to Reheat: Add the desired amount to a small size saucepot and cook over low heat until warm.
  • How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. This will not freeze well.
  • You can absolutely sub out the onions and garlic with powder/granules and if you chose to do so there will be no need to sauté anything in oil at the beginning of the recipe.
  • If you want to use tomato puree instead of ketchup, tomato paste will be needed to help thicken it.
  • Do not over blend the sauce or it will turn the color.
  • This will go excellent with beef, pork, or chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 105g (35%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 1738mg (72%) Potassium 870mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 96g (192%) Vitamin A 732IU (15%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 105g 35%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 1738mg 72%
Potassium 870mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 96g 192%
Vitamin A 732IU 15%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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