Awesome Bbq Sauce
Transform your backyard BBQ into a flavor-packed feast with this "Awesome BBQ Sauce" recipe, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky goodness. Featuring pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this sauce is elevated with bold spices like smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a touch of liquid smoke for that authentic grilled aroma. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s versatile enough to be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce, making it a must-have for cookouts, burgers, ribs, and more. With its balance of flavors and easy preparation, this homemade BBQ sauce is sure to become your go-to condiment for all things smoky and savory. Perfect for summer grilling or year-round kitchen magic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Add water to thin out the mixture and mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the liquid smoke to add a hint of smokiness.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, sugar, or vinegar if necessary.
Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and enjoy as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4384 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.9 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 6% | |
*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.
