Kickin Bbq Sauce
Turn up the flavor with this Kickin’ BBQ Sauce, a bold and tangy creation that’s the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet. This homemade barbecue sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and molasses with the spicy kick of chipotle chili powder and cayenne pepper. Enhanced with smoky paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and tangy apple cider vinegar, it simmers to perfection in just 15 minutes, creating a rich, velvety sauce that’s ideal for basting, marinating, or slathering on your favorite grilled meats and veggies. With its customizable spice level and versatile flavor profile, this easy BBQ sauce is a must-have for summer cookouts, family barbecues, and weeknight dinners. Impress your guests and elevate your backyard menu with this irresistible, homemade barbecue sauce that’s bursting with bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.33 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined, then stir in the water to thin the sauce slightly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings to your preference, adding more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or cayenne for extra heat.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use as a basting sauce, marinade, or condiment for your favorite grilled, smoked, or roasted dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1514 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.2 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1126 mg | 24% | |
*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.
