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Homemade BBQ Sauce
Homemade BBQ Sauce can be made in just a few minutes! Thick, and full of flavor, you'll want to keep this on hand!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 36 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon prepared chili powder this means a blend, not pure chilies
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon tsp cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan and simmer over a medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes.
- Be careful not to burn – don’t leave it unattended.
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Notes
- Make sure you stir the sauce as it cooks, and keep the heat low so you don't burn your sauce.
- What to do with leftovers
- Store in an airtight container (like a mason jar) at room temperature if you prefer. I keep mine in the refrigerator out of habit. This will have a longer shelf life if you refrigerate.
- Substitutions/Additions
- A tiny bit of liquid smoke is awesome in this if you don't have smoked paprika on hand.
- Garlic powder and onion powder are great additions to this recipe. Add 1/2 teaspoon to begin with and taste before adding more.
- Changing it up
- If you like a spicy barbecue sauce instead of a classic flavor, you can add a little bit of hot sauce, extra chili powder, a little cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes to impart a little heat.
- If you like things sweeter, add a little honey or extra brown sugar.
- If you want a smoky flavor, be sure to use smoked paprika, or add a dash of liquid smoke.
Nutrition Information
Calories
36kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
110mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
177IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.