Kc Style Barbecue Sauce
Capture the bold, smoky, and tangy flavors of Kansas City with this irresistible KC Style Barbecue Sauce recipe. Made with a rich base of ketchup, dark brown sugar, and molasses, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, elevated by the depth of apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. A medley of spices, including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne, adds just the right kick to keep your taste buds intrigued. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sauce is perfect for slathering on ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken, and it's easily stored for up to two weeks, making it your new go-to condiment for backyard barbecues. Get ready to savor barbecue the Kansas City way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.333 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water. Stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
Add the molasses, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, soy sauce, and liquid smoke. Mix thoroughly.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine all the dry ingredients evenly with the liquids.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it thickens to the desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed (e.g., more brown sugar for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Transfer the barbecue sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite barbecue dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3105 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 445.7 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 398.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2511 mg | 53% | |
*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.
