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5.0 from 12 votes

Homemade Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce

Sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 49 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/3 cup molasses not blackstrap
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Couple dashes Chipotle Tabasco
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke or to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, stir together all of the ingredients except liquid smoke.
  2. Bring to boil over medium-low heat, whisking regularly.
  3. Once at a boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer 30 minutes, stirring regularly. 
  4. Stir in liquid smoke to taste.
  5. Let cool to room temperature.
  6. Transfer to a container, and store, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Ketchup: Any type of plain tomato ketchup should work. 
  • Molasses: I don't recommend using blackstrap molasses in this recipe because it's bitter. Feel free to use mild or robust molasses. 
  • Dark brown sugar: Using dark brown sugar gives the sauce a richer flavor. You can use light brown + a touch more molasses if you don't have dark brown sugar. 
  • Ancho chile powder: I like ancho chile powder because it's milder and smokier than regular chili powder. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 49kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 49kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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