Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Transform your grilling game with this rich and smoky Homemade Barbecue Sauce, a flavor-packed blend of pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, elevated with the boldness of smoked paprika, a touch of cayenne heat, and a hint of liquid smoke. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce offers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, ideal for slathering on ribs, brushing over grilled chicken, or serving as a dip. Crafted with wholesome ingredients, this customizable barbecue sauce is a must-have for your next backyard cookout. Plus, it stores well in the fridge, ensuring barbecue bliss is always at your fingertips!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ketchup
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup and brown sugar over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir in the apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.

Step 3

Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt to the saucepan.

Step 4

Stir in the honey, lemon juice, and liquid smoke, mixing the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, ensuring all the ingredients are dissolved and blended.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will thicken the sauce and allow the flavors to develop.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the barbecue sauce cool to room temperature.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a sterilized jar or an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Step 9

Use the barbecue sauce as desired on grilled meats, as a marinade, or as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	853.3 grams (853.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1192

Total Fat 0.80g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4814mg	209%
Total Carbohydrate 305.50g	111%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 264.10g
Protein 1.80g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196mg	15%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 751mg	16%

*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: 0.6%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 98.8%