Cookin Cowgirls Bbq Sauce
Transform your next backyard barbecue with the bold and smoky flavors of Cookin’ Cowgirls BBQ Sauce, a homemade masterpiece that’s both simple and satisfying. This tangy-sweet sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, elevated by a rich medley of Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, honey, and an aromatic blend of spices including smoked paprika and ground mustard. Perfectly balanced with just a hint of heat from cayenne pepper, it’s simmered to perfection in just under 30 minutes, creating a thick, flavorful glaze to complement everything from ribs to grilled chicken. Whether you’re basting, dipping, or slathering, this barbecue sauce guarantees a finger-licking finish. Make it ahead, store it in the fridge, and let the smoky-sweet magic transform your favorite dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, honey, and liquid smoke to the saucepan. Mix until fully incorporated.
Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
Once the sauce begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a little more honey for sweetness or cayenne pepper for spice.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the BBQ sauce to a clean, airtight jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use this sauce for basting during grilling, as a dip, or as a topping for your favorite barbecue dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3224 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.6 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 533 mg | 11% | |
*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.
