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Homemade BBQ Sauce

Homemade BBQ Sauce: Your Sweet & Smoky Summer Essential

This Homemade BBQ Sauce is sweet, smoky, and tangy, perfect for elevating summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Ketchup preferably corn syrup-free
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar adjust to taste for tartness
  • 1/4 cup Molasses brown sugar can be substituted
For the Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Apple Juice apple juice concentrate works when fresh isn't an option
  • 2 tablespoons Honey brown sugar can be an alternative
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce essential for BBQ taste
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika optional ingredient like chipotle can add heat
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder Dijon mustard is a substitute
  • few drops Hickory Smoke Flavor adjust to preference
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, and apple juice. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce, honey, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle in garlic powder, mustard powder, and a few drops of hickory smoke flavor. Stir gently using a whisk until well combined.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low and partially cover the saucepan. Allow to simmer for an additional 8 minutes until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat, let cool for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batchCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin C: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with spices and adjust thickness if desired. Store in an airtight container, label with the date for freshness.

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