Description
This homemade BBQ sauce combines sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors to elevate your grilling. You’ll need basic pantry ingredients and 35 minutes to create a versatile sauce for meats, veggies, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan
- Simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels
- Cool completely before using
- Store in airtight container
Notes
- Lasts 2 weeks refrigerated
- Thin with water if too thick
- Add liquid smoke for deeper flavor
- Freezes well for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauces & Condiments
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg