Description
A rich, tangy, and sweet homemade barbecue sauce made from a blend of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, molasses, and a mix of flavorful spices. Perfect for glazing grilled meats, dipping, or adding to your favorite barbecue recipes.
Ingredients
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Barbecue Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, whisk together all of the ingredients until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Heat to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk frequently as the mixture comes to a boil.
- Simmer and Thicken: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally while it thickens and becomes smooth.
- Cool the Sauce: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the barbecue sauce to cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools down.
Notes
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to modify the heat level according to your taste preferences.
- This BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce.
- If the sauce becomes too thick after refrigeration, stir in a splash of water or apple cider vinegar to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade barbecue sauce, BBQ sauce recipe, tangy barbecue sauce, sweet barbecue sauce, grilling sauce
