Rootin Tooin Sweet Sassy Sauce
Get ready to take your barbecue game to the next level with Rootin’ Tooin’ Sweet Sassy Sauce, the ultimate balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors! This finger-licking homemade sauce features a rich blend of pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, perfectly rounded out by bold spices such as smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a kick of hot sauce. Its incredibly quick and easy 20-minute preparation makes it an ideal companion for grilled meats, burgers, sandwiches, or even as a dip. Packed with layers of flavor and customizable heat, this versatile sauce is guaranteed to earn you rave reviews at your next cookout. Perfect for BBQ lovers and sauce enthusiasts alike, it’s the sweet-meets-sassy addition your recipes have been craving!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well over medium heat.
Add hot sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, black pepper, and salt to the saucepan. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the spices.
Pour in the water and mix until the sauce is smooth and evenly combined.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness, tanginess, or spice level if desired by adding more brown sugar, vinegar, or hot sauce.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool for 5 minutes before transferring it to a container or serving dish.
Serve warm or cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
727 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1861 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 703 mg | 15% | |
*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.
