Uw River Falls Bbq Sauce

Unleash bold, smoky flavor with the UW River Falls BBQ Sauce, a homemade barbecue classic that will elevate any meal. This quick and easy sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with a flavorful medley of spices, including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne pepper for subtle heat. The optional liquid smoke adds an irresistible depth, making it perfect as a glaze for ribs or a dipping sauce for chicken and fries. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is customizable for your personal taste—whether you prefer it sweeter, tangier, or spicier. Whip up a batch of this rich, savory BBQ essential for your next backyard cookout or weeknight dinner, and enjoy the ultimate crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 0.5 cups apple cider vinegar
• 0.75 cups brown sugar
• 0.25 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoons ground mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)
• 0.5 cups water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 2

Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and liquid smoke (if using). Stir until all the spices are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Pour in water and stir to adjust the consistency. If a thicker sauce is desired, reduce the water slightly.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Once the sauce starts simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed. For more sweetness, add a little extra honey or brown sugar. For more heat, sprinkle in extra cayenne pepper.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Transfer to a jar or airtight container for storage.

Step 8

Use immediately as a glaze for grilled meats, a dipping sauce, or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	941.3 grams (941.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1105

Total Fat 0.80g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4807mg	209%
Total Carbohydrate 283.30g	103%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 243.00g
Protein 1.80g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 173mg	13%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 683mg	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: 0.6%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 98.7%