Captain Chris Honey N Hickr Y Bar B Q Sauce
Get ready to elevate your BBQ game with Captain Chris Honey N Hickory Bar B Q Sauce, a bold and flavorful homemade sauce that brings together the perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy goodness. Featuring irresistible notes of honey, dark brown sugar, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this sauce gets its signature hickory-infused flavor from liquid smoke and a warm depth from smoked paprika, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. The recipe is quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes to prepare, and offers a versatile condiment that’s perfect for glazing grilled meats, dipping crispy bites, or adding a kick to your favorite BBQ dishes. Whether you like a hint of heat or prefer it mild, this customizable sauce is destined to become your go-to for backyard cookouts, game-day wings, or weeknight dinners. Be sure to make extra—this crowd-pleaser won’t last long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cups Honey
- 1.5 tablespoons Hickory liquid smoke
- 0.5 cups Dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoons Ground mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and water. Stir well to combine.
Add the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the saucepan. Mix until all spices are fully incorporated.
Add the hickory liquid smoke to the saucepan and stir thoroughly to distribute its smoky flavor evenly throughout the sauce.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
Once the sauce begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. If you want a spicier kick, add a pinch more cayenne pepper or black pepper.
Once the sauce reaches your desired thickness, remove it from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce into a sterilized jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use this sauce to glaze grilled meats, as a dipping sauce, or as a flavor enhancer for your favorite BBQ dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3671 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.4 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 301.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 742 mg | 16% | |
*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.
