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Homemade BBQ Sauce

Homemade BBQ Sauce with sweet, sassy, lightly smokey flavors. Ready in 15 minutes using pantry staples. Great on ribs, pork, and chicken.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: BBQ, sauces
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Cyndy Ufkes ~ The Art of Food and Wine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan stir together all of the ingredients: ketchup, molasses, dark brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and if using, liquid smoke and cayenne/hot sauce. 
  • Heat over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cover and let cook for 5 minutes on a low simmer, stir, cover again and, cook another 7-8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir, and use immediately.
    If not using right away, cool the BBQ Sauce to room temperature, pour it into a sealed glass container, and store it for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 2 cups of BBQ Sauce
  • Want it spicier? Add a little more cayenne

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg