Open Pit Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this tangy and zingy Open Pit BBQ Sauce! This homemade masterpiece combines the bold flavors of tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce with just the right balance of sweetness from brown sugar and honey. A perfect harmony of smoky paprika, zesty yellow mustard, and a hint of spice from cayenne pepper creates an irresistible sauce that clings beautifully to ribs, brisket, or chicken. With only five minutes of prep time and a quick simmer to meld the flavors, this versatile, crowd-pleasing barbecue sauce can be ready in under 30 minutes. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks, and enjoy smoky, saucy perfection anytime! Perfect for summer cookouts or a winter grill session, this BBQ sauce recipe is your new secret weapon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey. Stir well to blend the ingredients.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and water to the saucepan. Whisk thoroughly to ensure an even consistency.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. This will thicken the sauce and allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or a bit of cayenne pepper for extra kick if desired.
Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container. It can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
60 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 323 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 3% | |
*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.
