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Homemade Sweet Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Hosting a barbecue for friends? Knock their socks off with this easy Homemade BBQ Sauce recipe. This tangy, a little sweet and a little spicy, this barbecue sauce is perfect with chicken, pork and beef barbecue!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 46 oz. 100% tomato juice
  • 1 ¼ cups low sodium soy sauce 10 fl. oz.
  • 1 ¼ cups Worcestershire sauce  10 fl. oz.
  • 3 cups ketchup 825g
  • 3 cups apple cider vinegar 730ml
  • 3 cups brown sugar packed (640g)
  • 2 medium lemons juiced (about ¼ cup)
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 5g
  • 2 teaspoons dried mustard 7g
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4g
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder 3g
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3g
  • 1 teaspoon ground all spice 2g
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger 3g
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil 2g
  • 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 3g

Instructions

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  1. Mix all ingredients in a large Dutch oven.
  2. Heat over medium-low heat, and cook for 2-3 hours, or until cooked down by half. It will have thickened significantly, and the ingredients will be combined (instead of lumpy, as they are in the beginning.) You can do this over higher heat, though I do not recommend that because the sauce will splatter all over your stovetop and backsplash as it bubbles.
  3. Let cool, then transfer to jars. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. Serve at room-temperature with your favorite slow-cooked meats and sides.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a TON of barbecue sauce. (Once cooked down, it will yield about 9 ½ cups of BBQ sauce.)
  • You should be able to half it if you don't need a lot. However, if you do make the whole batch and don't use it all, freeze what is left over in an ice cube tray for later use!
  • The serving size is ¼ cup.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 660mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 660mg 28%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%

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