Old Fashioned Bbq Sauce
Transform your backyard barbecue into a flavor-packed feast with this Old Fashioned BBQ Sauce recipe, a timeless blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky goodness. Combining pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and a tantalizing mix of spices—including smoked paprika and optional cayenne for a kick—this homemade barbecue sauce strikes the perfect balance between rich sweetness and zesty heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s incredibly versatile, ideal for marinating, basting, or serving as a dipping sauce for your favorite grilled meats or sandwiches. Crafted to perfection and easy to adjust to your taste preferences, this BBQ sauce will quickly become a must-have at your gatherings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 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, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined and the sugar begins to dissolve.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir thoroughly to incorporate the spices.
Pour in the water to thin out the sauce slightly and stir continuously while bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, tanginess, or spice level to your preference by adding more sugar, vinegar, or cayenne pepper, if needed.
Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, remove it from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use the sauce as a marinade, basting sauce, or condiment for grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1400 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.9 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*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.
