Kansas City BBQ Sauce
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
121 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Kansas City BBQ Sauce
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This Kansas City BBQ Sauce has the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy—it's irresistible! It's perfect for last-minute mealtimes or to use as a marinade for your summer cookouts.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper can be doubled for a spicier sauce
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple juice
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup molasses
Instructions
- Cook onion in hot oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic for 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and spices and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until darkened to the color of a brick. Blend sauce after simmering.
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender or in an upright blender, if desired.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Put cooled sauce in an airtight container like a glass jar or bottle, then store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
984mg
(41%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
749IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 984mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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