Homemade BBQ Sauce
Homemade BBQ Sauce is sweet, tangy, and smoky with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for chicken, ribs, and slow cooker meals.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then store or use as desired.
Notes
***Notes***
-Let it simmer, don’t rush it:
Giving the sauce time to simmer helps all the flavors come together and slightly thickens the texture. -Taste at the end:
Everyone’s preference is different, so adjust sweetness, tang, or spice before serving. -Don’t overdo the liquid smoke:
If you’re using it, start with a very small amount. Too much can overpower the sauce quickly. -Use a whisk for a smooth sauce:
This helps break everything up and gives you a nice, even consistency. -Double the batch:
This sauce keeps well, so it’s worth making extra to have on hand for the week.
Giving the sauce time to simmer helps all the flavors come together and slightly thickens the texture. -Taste at the end:
Everyone’s preference is different, so adjust sweetness, tang, or spice before serving. -Don’t overdo the liquid smoke:
If you’re using it, start with a very small amount. Too much can overpower the sauce quickly. -Use a whisk for a smooth sauce:
This helps break everything up and gives you a nice, even consistency. -Double the batch:
This sauce keeps well, so it’s worth making extra to have on hand for the week.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 607mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 358IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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