Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this "Interesting BBQ Sauce" recipe—a tantalizing blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Perfectly balanced with ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a touch of honey, this sauce amps up the flavor with smoked paprika, ground mustard, and a kick of hot sauce. The addition of pineapple juice and liquid smoke gives it a unique, tropical twist and irresistible depth. Easy to make in just 20 minutes, this homemade barbecue sauce pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted veggies, or as a decadent dipping sauce. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or looking to revamp your weeknight meals, this versatile sauce will become your secret weapon!
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and all ingredients are well combined.
Add the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, hot sauce, black pepper, salt, liquid smoke, and pineapple juice to the saucepan.
Stir well to incorporate all the seasonings into the mixture.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken and develop its flavors.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed (e.g., more sugar for sweetness, more vinegar for tanginess, or more hot sauce for spice).
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the BBQ sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a clean, airtight jar or container for storage. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Use the sauce as a glaze for grilling, a dipping sauce, or as an ingredient in your favorite BBQ recipes!
Serving size | 544.1 grams (544.1g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 588 |
Total Fat 0.40g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 0.10g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2080mg | 90% |
Total Carbohydrate 148.00g | 54% |
Dietary Fiber 1.60g | 6% |
Total Sugars 124.20g | |
Protein 1.40g | 3% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 104mg | 8% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 578mg | 12% |
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