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Hot BBQ Sauce Recipe
This quick and spicy BBQ Sauce recipe is bold and flavorful. It’s made completely in a saucepan on the stove and simmered until it’s thick and rich.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 (2 tablespoon servings)
Calories: 102 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to desired heat
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter. Stir until the butter is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if necessary. You can add more cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Let the BBQ sauce cool slightly before using. It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Taste as you go: Give the sauce a taste as it cooks to ensure it has the right amount of seasoning to suit your preference. This way you can easily adjust as needed!
- Storing: Store leftover BBQ sauce in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. It's also great to freeze! Place it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Hot sauce: Feel free to get creative with your flavor profile and spice level. Choose your favorite brand and variety of hot sauce to make this recipe your own!
Nutrition Information
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
416mg
(17%)
Potassium
138mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
706IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12(2 tablespoon servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 706IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.