Nutty Bbq Sauce
Add a bold twist to your barbecue repertoire with this rich and creamy Nutty BBQ Sauce! Infused with the comforting flavor of smooth or chunky peanut butter, this unique recipe perfectly balances sweetness, tanginess, and a hint of smoky heat. Ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar form the base, while smoked paprika, garlic powder, and optional cayenne pepper enhance each bite with layers of savoriness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade barbecue sauce is perfect for glazing grilled meats, serving as a dipping sauce, or elevating sandwiches to gourmet status. Make a batch and refrigerate for up to two weeks—it’s your go-to sauce for irresistible flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 0.33 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, peanut butter, and water. Stir well until the peanut butter is completely blended with the ketchup.
Add apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar to the saucepan. Mix until smooth.
Sprinkle in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine evenly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired (you can add more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess).
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use this Nutty BBQ Sauce to glaze grilled meats, as a dipping sauce, or spread it on sandwiches for an extra flavor kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1839 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 630 mg | 13% | |
*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.
