Description
This Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce is a flavorful blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky notes. It’s a simple recipe that delivers a rich and delicious sauce perfect for grilling, dipping, or basting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and liquid smoke.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cover with a lid.
- Thicken: Simmer and stir occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Use right away or store for later use. Allow it to cool before placing it in an airtight container and storing it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- If you don’t have liquid smoke, you can omit it, but it adds a signature smoky flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- This sauce can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or glaze.
- For a deeper flavor, let the sauce sit in the fridge overnight before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
