Mixed Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your next cookout with this irresistible Mixed Barbecue Sauce—a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors. Crafted with pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this versatile sauce gets its depth from honey, Worcestershire sauce, and a balanced medley of spices, including smoked paprika and chipotle chili powder for a gentle kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade barbecue sauce is an easy and customizable alternative to store-bought options, letting you control the sweetness, spice, and consistency. Ideal as a marinade, glaze, or a sidekick for dipping, this sauce pairs beautifully with ribs, chicken, burgers, or even roasted veggies. Make a batch ahead of time and refrigerate—it only gets better with a little time for the flavors to meld!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey. Stir well to combine.

Step 2

Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chipotle chili powder. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices throughout the mixture.

Step 3

Pour in the water and mix again to achieve a smooth consistency.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cooks.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust for seasoning if necessary. Add extra brown sugar for sweetness or a pinch more chipotle chili powder for heat.

Step 7

Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before use to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Use as a marinade, glaze, or condiment. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	454.6 grams (454.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	500

Total Fat 0.50g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1285mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 128.20g	47%
Dietary Fiber 2.20g	8%
Total Sugars 105.20g
Protein 1.60g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 367mg	8%

*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: 0.9%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 97.9%