Honey Barbecue Sauce

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4.5

198 reviews
Excellent
  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    3 cups

  • Calories

    126 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Honey Barbecue Sauce

Honey Barbecue Sauce combines ketchup, vinegar, and honey with spices like mustard powder, garlic, onion, and paprika to create a balanced sweet and tangy condiment. Its thick texture and rich blend of flavors develop through simmering, making it ideal for glazing grilled meats or as a dipping sauce. The molasses and honey add depth and natural sweetness, while the vinegar provides a bright acidity that complements the savory spices.

Description

Honey Barbecue Sauce features a blend of common pantry ingredients combined to produce a tangy, sweet, and slightly smoky sauce. The base of ketchup and white vinegar provides acidity and thickness, while honey and molasses impart sweetness and a hint of complexity. Ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper add layers of flavor throughout the sauce.

The preparation involves whisking all ingredients and simmering the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. After cooling to room temperature, it can be refrigerated to keep until use. This method concentrates the taste and enhances its application as a versatile barbecue sauce.

This sauce works well as a coating for grilled or roasted meats, a spread on sandwiches, or as a dipping accompaniment. Its well-balanced tang and sweetness make it adaptable to various dishes needing a flavorful boost.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder ground
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Allow barbecue sauce to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.
  4. Transfer the barbecue sauce to an airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25cup Calories 126kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 379mg (16%) Potassium 141mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 126 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 126kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 379mg 16%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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