Description
A simple recipe for a balanced, flavorful homemade barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let it cool. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount for your preferred level of heat.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 0.1
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 0.3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: BBQ sauce, homemade barbecue sauce, easy sauce recipe, ketchup based sauce, grilling condiment