Neelys Barbecue Sauce
Dive into the bold, smoky flavors of Neelys Barbecue Sauce, a deliciously tangy and sweet homemade BBQ sauce that's perfect for grilling season. This iconic recipe combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce with a carefully balanced blend of spices, including paprika, ground mustard, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a gentle kick. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this sauce offers the ideal mix of sweetness from brown and white sugar and a zesty punch from fresh lemon juice. Whether you’re basting ribs, marinating chicken, or serving it as a dipping sauce, Neelys Barbecue Sauce is a versatile addition that will elevate any barbecue dish. Whip up a batch today and bring authentic southern barbecue flavor right to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons White sugar
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, water, and apple cider vinegar over medium heat. Stir to combine.
Add the brown sugar and white sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
Pour in the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
Sprinkle in the ground mustard, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to incorporate all the spices.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more sugar for sweetness or cayenne for heat.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
Serve warm as a dipping sauce or use as a glaze for meat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5206 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.3 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1047 mg | 22% | |
*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.
