Old Fashioned Bbq Sauce

Transform your backyard barbecue into a flavor-packed feast with this Old Fashioned BBQ Sauce recipe, a timeless blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky goodness. Combining pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and a tantalizing mix of spices—including smoked paprika and optional cayenne for a kick—this homemade barbecue sauce strikes the perfect balance between rich sweetness and zesty heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s incredibly versatile, ideal for marinating, basting, or serving as a dipping sauce for your favorite grilled meats or sandwiches. Crafted to perfection and easy to adjust to your taste preferences, this BBQ sauce will quickly become a must-have at your gatherings!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined and the sugar begins to dissolve.

Step 3

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir thoroughly to incorporate the spices.

Step 4

Pour in the water to thin out the sauce slightly and stir continuously while bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, tanginess, or spice level to your preference by adding more sugar, vinegar, or cayenne pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, remove it from heat and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

Use the sauce as a marinade, basting sauce, or condiment for grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	535.8 grams (535.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	542

Total Fat 1.10g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1400mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 133.90g	49%
Dietary Fiber 2.20g	8%
Total Sugars 109.90g
Protein 1.90g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175mg	13%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1005mg	21%

*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: 1.8%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 96.8%