The Shack Barbecue Sauce

Fire up your grill and elevate your barbecue game with The Shack Barbecue Sauce, a tangy, smoky, and irresistibly rich homemade sauce that’s perfect for slathering on ribs, chicken, or your favorite grilled meats. Featuring a bold combination of ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey for the ultimate balance of sweet and tangy flavors, this sauce is further enhanced by savory Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and a smoky blend of paprika, garlic, and onion powders. Customize the heat with a pinch of cayenne and add a touch of liquid smoke for that authentic barbecue flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile, crowd-pleasing sauce can also double as a zesty dipping sauce or marinade. Make it ahead and store it for up to two weeks to keep the smoky magic at your fingertips!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional, for extra smokiness)
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and water. Stir to mix thoroughly.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 4

Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cooks.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired. If a smokier flavor is preferred, stir in the liquid smoke at this stage.

Step 6

Remove the pan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring it to a jar or airtight container.

Step 7

Store the barbecue sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake or stir before use, as ingredients may settle. Enjoy with your favorite grilled meats or as a dipping sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	615.4 grams (615.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	785

Total Fat 3.70g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2968mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 191.50g	70%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 165.60g
Protein 1.80g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 646mg	14%

*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: 4.1%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 95.0%