Non Smokin Bar B Que Sauce
Get ready to elevate your backyard cookouts with this Non Smokin' Bar B Que Sauce, a tangy and sweet homemade barbecue sauce that delivers bold flavor without the need for liquid smoke. Crafted with a blend of pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, and honey, this versatile sauce balances smokiness-inspired depth with a gentle kick from paprika and optional cayenne pepper. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for brushing onto grilled meats, slathering on ribs, or serving as a dipping sauce for your favorite sides. Customize the heat and sweetness to suit your taste, and enjoy a preservative-free, made-from-scratch condiment that will impress at any dinner table or barbecue gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, and honey over medium heat. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Add the yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly.
Pour in the water and stir to combine all ingredients into a smooth mixture.
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
Let the sauce cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or cayenne for heat).
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or an airtight container and allow it to cool completely before refrigerating.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Use as a barbecue sauce for grilling, baking, or as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1166 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1164 mg | 25% | |
*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.
