Running Creek Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your backyard cookouts with the bold and tangy flavors of Running Creek Barbecue Sauce, a homemade classic that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Crafted with a perfect balance of sweet and smoky notes, this sauce blends ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with the warm kick of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. A touch of honey and Worcestershire sauce rounds out the flavor profile, making it ideal for slathering on ribs, brushing over grilled chicken, or serving as a dipping sauce for fries. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy barbecue sauce recipe is simmered to perfection, allowing the spices to meld and the texture to thicken beautifully. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply spicing up a weeknight meal, Running Creek Barbecue Sauce will quickly become your go-to for adding rich, smoky flavor to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the ingredients until well combined.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly.
Pour in the water to adjust the consistency of the sauce, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Simmer the sauce uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container.
Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Stir well before use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
52 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 183 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% | |
*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.
