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Homemade Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce

Sweet and spicy Kansas City style BBQ sauce made with tomato sauce, honey, molasses, vinegar and spices.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 17 servings
Calories: 65 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup molasses (unsulfured)
  • 2 tsp all natural hickory liquid smoke (Colgin)
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan combine all the ingredients and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
  2. Let it cool and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  3. For using on grilled meat, brush onto chicken, pork or beef the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Notes

  • Makes 2 cups + 2 tbsp. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tbsp Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Sodium 362mg (15%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 17servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tbsp
Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Sodium 362mg 15%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 10g 20%

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