Molasses Bbq Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this rich and tangy Molasses BBQ Sauce, a homemade masterpiece that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Crafted with pantry staples like ketchup, unsulfured molasses, brown sugar, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, delivering bold flavor in no time. Infused with the deep warmth of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, and featuring subtle heat from optional cayenne pepper, this versatile sauce is ideal for brushing onto ribs, chicken, or grilled vegetables. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or simply craving a drizzle of deep, sticky goodness on your favorite foods, this homemade BBQ sauce will easily outshine store-bought varieties. Perfect for meal prep, it keeps beautifully for up to two weeks in the fridge!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1 cup Unsulfured molasses
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Yellow 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)
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and water. Stir well to combine.
Add the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard to the saucepan. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (add more vinegar for tang, brown sugar for sweetness, or cayenne for extra heat).
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.
Transfer the BBQ sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1784 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.3 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 285.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 4195 mg | 89% | |
*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.
