Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this rich, smoky Homemade Barbecue Sauce that packs bold flavors into every spoonful! Perfectly balanced with tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet brown sugar, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this sauce is enhanced by the depth of smoked paprika and a touch of liquid smoke. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy homemade recipe is ideal for slathering on ribs, basting chicken, or serving as a dipping sauce. Customizable to your preferred heat level with cayenne pepper, it’s a versatile condiment that transforms any dish into a barbecue masterpiece. Store your batch in the fridge for up to two weeks and enjoy fresh, irresistible barbecue flavor all season long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup and brown sugar over medium heat.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt to the saucepan.
Stir in the honey, lemon juice, and liquid smoke, mixing the ingredients thoroughly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, ensuring all the ingredients are dissolved and blended.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will thicken the sauce and allow the flavors to develop.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the barbecue sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a sterilized jar or an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use the barbecue sauce as desired on grilled meats, as a marinade, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4814 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.5 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 264.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 750 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.
