5.0 from 36 votes
Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
No need to buy it from the store because this delicious sweet homemade BBQ sauce comes together in minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 467 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes. Stir occasionally.
- 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.
- Puree everything using a blender or a hand blender on low speed just until smooth.
- Finish by whisking in the butter and serve.
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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
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
% 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.