Neelys Barbecue Sauce
Dive into the bold, smoky flavors of Neelys Barbecue Sauce, a deliciously tangy and sweet homemade BBQ sauce that's perfect for grilling season. This iconic recipe combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce with a carefully balanced blend of spices, including paprika, ground mustard, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a gentle kick. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this sauce offers the ideal mix of sweetness from brown and white sugar and a zesty punch from fresh lemon juice. Whether you’re basting ribs, marinating chicken, or serving it as a dipping sauce, Neelys Barbecue Sauce is a versatile addition that will elevate any barbecue dish. Whip up a batch today and bring authentic southern barbecue flavor right to your table!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons White sugar
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, water, and apple cider vinegar over medium heat. Stir to combine.
Step 2
Add the brown sugar and white sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
Step 3
Pour in the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
Step 4
Sprinkle in the ground mustard, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to incorporate all the spices.
Step 5
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 6
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more sugar for sweetness or cayenne for heat.
Step 7
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
Step 8
Serve warm as a dipping sauce or use as a glaze for meat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1159 grams (1159.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 989 |
| Total Fat 1.80g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.30g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5206mg | 226% |
| Total Carbohydrate 251.30g | 91% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.40g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 201.50g | |
| Protein 2.70g | 5% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 181mg | 14% |
| Iron 7mg | 36% |
| Potassium 1047mg | 22% |
Source of Calories