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How to Make BBQ Sauce

Make your own BBQ sauce at home with this easy, Ketchup-based recipe. Making Barbeque sauce from scratch lets you control all the things - not too sweet, not too tangy - just right

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Condiments , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 ¼ cups ketchup
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add avocado oil to a medium saucepan and set over medium heat. Once shimmering, add onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  2. Add paprika and chili powder, stirring to bloom the spices in the oil. Add ketchup, water, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, brown sugar, salt and pepper and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce starts to thicken.
  3. Let cool slightly, then process in a high speed blender until smooth.

Notes

  • Storage: Store this sauce in an airtight container like a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To freeze, transfer to a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and give a quick stir before using. 
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  • BBQ Sauce Variations
  • For a Sweet BBQ Sauce, in addition to the light brown sugar, add 1 tablespoons of molasses or honey. 
  • For a Smoky BBQ Sauce, swap the sweet paprika for 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika.
  • For a Vinegary BBQ Sauce, add an additional tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the sauce.
  • For a Spicy BBQ Sauce, add two chopped chipotle peppers in adobo to the sauce when you add the ketchup. 
  • For a Sweet BBQ Sauce, in addition to the light brown sugar, add 1 tablespoons of molasses or honey. 
  • For a Smoky BBQ Sauce, swap the sweet paprika for 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika.
  • For a Vinegary BBQ Sauce, add an additional tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the sauce.
  • For a Spicy BBQ Sauce, add two chopped chipotle peppers in adobo to the sauce when you add the ketchup. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 375mg (16%) Potassium 133mg (4%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 413IU (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 83kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Potassium 133mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 413IU 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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