Blue Mountain Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with the bold and smoky flavors of Blue Mountain Barbecue Sauce, a perfect homemade condiment that strikes the ideal balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. This quick and easy recipe blends pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, and honey with the rich depth of Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and a touch of liquid smoke for that irresistible barbecue aroma. A gentle kick from cayenne pepper and mustard powder adds just enough heat, while garlic and onion powders round out the flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect as a glaze, dipping sauce, or marinade for your favorite meats and veggies. Make a batch today and transform simple dishes into BBQ masterpieces—stored in the fridge, it stays deliciously fresh for up to two weeks! Perfect for barbecue lovers seeking a rich, homemade touch to their recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and dark brown sugar. Whisk together until smooth.

Step 2

Add honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, liquid smoke, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture continuously until it begins to simmer.

Step 4

Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking or burning.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if needed, to your preference (e.g., more cayenne for heat or more honey for sweetness).

Step 6

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools.

Step 7

Pour the barbecue sauce into a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate. The sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Step 8

Use as a glaze for grilling, a dipping sauce, or to enhance your favorite BBQ recipes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	495.8 grams (495.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	653

Total Fat 1.70g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2414mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 161.90g	59%
Dietary Fiber 3.20g	11%
Total Sugars 137.00g
Protein 2.50g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 113mg	9%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 513mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.3%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 96.2%