Master BBQ Sauce Recipe (Sweet Heat)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    42 mins

  • Servings

    64

  • Calories

    76 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Master BBQ Sauce Recipe (Sweet Heat)

Whip up a batch of this master BBQ sauce recipe for a spicy-sweet flavor explosion. Perfect on wings, ribs, burgers, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/4 cup bacon fat
  • 3 1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 2 cups tomato puree (not sauce)
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke

Spices

  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp celery seeds
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp curry powder
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat melt the bacon fat.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often. Sauce will thicken. Puree in blender or use hand immersion blender if you prefer a smoother sauce.
  3. Let cool before using.

Notes

  • Makes 2 quarts (8 cups). Serving Size 2 tablespoons. 64 Servings total.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 76kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 310mg (13%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 167IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 64Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 76kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 167IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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