Killer Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Killer BBQ Sauce! Packed with layers of sweet, tangy, and smoky goodness, this homemade barbecue sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar with rich molasses, honey, and a kick of smoked paprika. Optional cayenne pepper adds a hint of heat, while a touch of liquid smoke delivers that coveted smoky dimension. Easy to whip up in just 25 minutes, this perfectly balanced sauce simmers down to a thick and luscious glaze, ideal for slathering on ribs, chicken, or burgers, or serving as a crowd-pleasing dip. Say goodbye to store-bought—your summer cookouts just found their signature sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, for extra smokiness)
- 0.33 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the saucepan. Stir to incorporate.
Pour in the water and stir thoroughly to adjust the consistency.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
If a smoky flavor is desired, stir in the liquid smoke during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the BBQ sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use generously on grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1581 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.7 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1001 mg | 21% | |
*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.
