Big Bold Badass Bbq Sauce
Get ready to take your cookouts to the next level with this Big Bold Badass BBQ Sauce! This homemade barbecue sauce is packed with rich, smoky, and tangy flavors, thanks to a mouthwatering blend of ingredients like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce. A touch of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a kick of optional cayenne pepper add depth and heat, while liquid smoke offers an extra layer of irresistible smokiness. Whether slathered on ribs, brushed over grilled chicken, or served as a dipping sauce for fries, this versatile recipe is as effortless as it is bold, coming together in just 40 minutes. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts looking for a customizable sauce that’s sweet, spicy, and unapologetically badass.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional for added smokiness)
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and liquid smoke (if using). Stir to combine.
Pour in the water to adjust the consistency of the sauce. If you prefer a thicker sauce, use less water; for a thinner sauce, add a bit more.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning or sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If you like it spicier, add hot sauce or a pinch more cayenne. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, stir in a little extra brown sugar or molasses.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Give it one last stir before serving. Slather liberally on ribs, chicken, pulled pork, burgers, or use it as a dipping sauce for fries and veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3030 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.1 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 261.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1580 mg | 34% | |
*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.
