Not Yet Another Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with "Not Yet Another Barbecue Sauce," a perfectly balanced homemade blend that will have your taste buds dancing! This tantalizing recipe combines the tangy kick of apple cider vinegar, the deep sweetness of dark brown sugar and molasses, and the bold smokiness of paprika, all with a subtle touch of heat from cayenne pepper. With just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of simmering, this easy and customizable sauce delivers layers of complex flavor that rival any store-bought version. Whether you're slathering it onto ribs, brushing it over grilled chicken, or serving it as a dipping sauce for fries, this versatile barbecue sauce is your new go-to condiment for summer cookouts and beyond.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.33 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the tomato ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, honey, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the ingredients together until fully combined.
Add smoked paprika, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper into the saucepan. Stir well to incorporate the spices.
Pour in the water to thin the mixture slightly, and stir until the sauce has a smooth consistency.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or scorching.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. For more sweetness, add a bit more honey. For extra tang, a splash of vinegar can be added.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly and developed a rich flavor, remove it from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
828 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2512 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 769 mg | 16% | |
*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.
