Texas Hot and Tangy Bbq Sauce

Ignite your taste buds with the bold flavors of Texas Hot and Tangy BBQ Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy that elevates your favorite grilled dishes to new heights. This easy-to-make homemade BBQ sauce combines the richness of ketchup, the zest of apple cider vinegar, and the sweetness of brown sugar and honey with a smoky kick from paprika and cayenne pepper. A touch of yellow mustard and a hint of Worcestershire sauce add depth, while garlic and onion powders round out the robust flavor profile. With just 25 minutes of total prep and simmer time, this versatile sauce is ideal for ribs, chicken, pulled pork, or as a dipping sauce for fries. Prepare to wow your guests with this customizable recipe, perfectly suited for barbecue enthusiasts seeking that signature Texas heat and tang.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 3

Pour in the water to thin the sauce slightly, then mix again until smooth.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken slightly and the flavors will meld together.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed (add more salt, sugar, or hot sauce, depending on preference).

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week, reheating as needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	548.6 grams (548.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	562

Total Fat 1.50g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2689mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 140.20g	51%
Dietary Fiber 3.10g	11%
Total Sugars 114.80g
Protein 2.40g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 506mg	11%

*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: 2.3%

Protein: 1.6%

Carbs: 96.0%