Balsamic Bbq Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this rich and tangy Balsamic BBQ Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Featuring a luscious base of balsamic vinegar and ketchup, this homemade BBQ sauce is infused with layers of depth from brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of soy. A dash of smoked paprika and optional cayenne pepper add smoky heat, while garlic and onion powders round out the flavor profile. With just 20 minutes of prep and simmering, this quick and versatile sauce is ideal for glazing ribs, chicken, or vegetables—or as a zesty dip. Make this crowd-pleasing balsamic barbecue sauce your new go-to for backyard barbecues and weeknight meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the saucepan. Stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Stir in the balsamic vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Mix until well combined.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more brown sugar for sweetness, cayenne for heat, or balsamic vinegar for tanginess.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container. It can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2089 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.1 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1191 mg | 25% | |
*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.
