Mikey Likes It Bbq Sauce
Elevate your BBQ game with the irresistible "Mikey Likes It BBQ Sauce," a sweet, tangy, and smoky homemade recipe that packs bold flavor in every drop. Crafted with pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this sauce gets its depth from a touch of honey, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. A hint of liquid smoke ties it all together, delivering authentic BBQ vibes without a smoker. Perfect for glazing grilled meats, basting ribs, or as a dipping sauce, this foolproof recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and can be stored for up to two weeks in the fridge. Get ready to impress at your next cookout with this versatile and crowd-pleasing homemade BBQ sauce that even the pickiest eaters will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chili powder to the saucepan. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
Stir in the liquid smoke and water. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the BBQ sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use the Mikey Likes It BBQ Sauce to glaze meats during grilling or as a dipping sauce for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2466 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.9 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 689 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.
