Open Pit Bbq Sauce

Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this tangy and zingy Open Pit BBQ Sauce! This homemade masterpiece combines the bold flavors of tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce with just the right balance of sweetness from brown sugar and honey. A perfect harmony of smoky paprika, zesty yellow mustard, and a hint of spice from cayenne pepper creates an irresistible sauce that clings beautifully to ribs, brisket, or chicken. With only five minutes of prep time and a quick simmer to meld the flavors, this versatile, crowd-pleasing barbecue sauce can be ready in under 30 minutes. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks, and enjoy smoky, saucy perfection anytime! Perfect for summer cookouts or a winter grill session, this BBQ sauce recipe is your new secret weapon.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey. Stir well to blend the ingredients.

Step 2

Add the Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and water to the saucepan. Whisk thoroughly to ensure an even consistency.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. This will thicken the sauce and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or a bit of cayenne pepper for extra kick if desired.

Step 6

Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container. It can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1065 grams (1065.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	734

Total Fat 9.50g	12%
Saturated Fat 1.10g	6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3769mg	164%
Total Carbohydrate 152.30g	55%
Dietary Fiber 5.50g	20%
Total Sugars 134.10g
Protein 6.40g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 195mg	15%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 694mg	15%

*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: 11.9%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 84.6%