Orange Barbecue Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Elevate your grilling game with this zesty and flavorful Orange Barbecue Sauce that blends the sweet brightness of freshly squeezed orange juice with the smoky depth of paprika and cumin. Perfectly balanced with tangy apple cider vinegar, rich molasses, and a touch of umami from soy sauce, this homemade BBQ sauce delivers a bold, versatile flavor that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, ribs, or veggie skewers. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s easy to make and customizable to your taste. Don’t forget the hint of orange zest added at the end, which gives this sauce a fresh citrusy finish that will have everyone coming back for more. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week—if you have any!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 10 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 1 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Molasses
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and molasses.

2. Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground black pepper, and salt to the saucepan.

3. Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until it slightly thickens.

6. Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, stir in the orange zest.

7. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes.

8. Use the sauce immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (61.6g)

Calories		64
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.1 g	0%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		256 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate		16.1 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	0.2 g	1%
	Total Sugars	13.7 g
Protein		0.4 g	1%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		16 mg	1%
Iron		0.4 mg	2%
Potassium		110 mg	2%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9 cal (1.5%%)

Protein: 16 cal (2.4%%)

Carbs: 642 cal (96.1%%)