Fiesta Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this bold and smoky Fiesta BBQ Sauce! Bursting with the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors, this homemade sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, dark brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar with robust additions like molasses, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. A blend of smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder gives it a rich, smoky depth, while a touch of hot sauce adds just the right amount of heat. Simmered to perfection in just 15 minutes, this versatile barbecue sauce is ideal for slathering on ribs, chicken, or burgers, or as a flavorful dipping sauce. Easy to make and refrigerator-friendly for up to two weeks, this crowd-pleasing recipe will quickly become a staple for BBQ enthusiasts and weeknight cooks alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and molasses over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.
Slowly stir in the water to reach your desired sauce consistency.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for 10-12 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, sugar, or hot sauce to your preference.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.
Transfer to a jar or airtight container for storage. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 397 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 137 mg | 3% | |
*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.
