Cowgirl Bbq Sauce
Saddle up your taste buds with this zesty and smoky Cowgirl BBQ Sauce recipe! Bursting with bold flavors, this homemade barbecue sauce combines tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet honey, rich brown sugar, and a kick of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper for a perfectly balanced blend. Its velvety texture and versatile flavor profile make it the ultimate companion for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping favorite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce captures the spirit of backyard barbecues and brings out the best in your summer cookout staples. Whip up a batch and store it in the fridge for up to two weeks of mouthwatering BBQ magic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well mixed.
Add the Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir again to incorporate all the seasonings.
Pour in the water to adjust the consistency to your liking. Mix well.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or a dash of cayenne if you prefer a spicier kick.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
Transfer to a clean jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Brush over grilled meats, drizzle over veggies, or use as a dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2953 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 520 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.
