Mesa Grill Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this smoky and tangy Mesa Grill Barbecue Sauce, a flavor-packed blend of classic barbecue staples and bold Southwestern-inspired spices. This homemade barbecue sauce features a luscious base of ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and dark brown sugar, infused with the rich warmth of smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. A drizzle of honey and a touch of liquid smoke provide the perfect balance of sweetness and depth, while Dijon mustard adds a zesty kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for slathering on ribs, basting grilled chicken, or drizzling over pulled pork. With its irresistible combination of heat, sweet, and smoky flavors, this easy-to-make barbecue sauce will become your go-to condiment for summer cookouts and beyond!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk together until smooth.
Add the Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and liquid smoke (if using). Stir well to incorporate the spices.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjust according to taste.
Pour in the water to thin out the consistency slightly, and stir once more until fully combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the barbecue sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate. It will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
Serve the Mesa Grill Barbecue Sauce with your favorite grilled or smoked dishes, or use it as a marinade or condiment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3190 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 696 mg | 15% | |
*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.
