Sauce for Bbq Ribs
Elevate your next cookout with this irresistible homemade BBQ rib sauce—crafted with a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors. Featuring pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, this recipe also adds depth with smoked paprika, garlic, and a touch of cayenne for gentle heat. The secret ingredient, liquid smoke, delivers that rich, charred aroma perfect for backyard grilling. Ready in just 25 minutes, this thick, flavorful sauce clings beautifully to ribs, whether brushed on during grilling or served as a dipping sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy indoor feasts, this versatile condiment is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the brown sugar is fully dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan.
Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, lowering the heat to medium-low.
Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Stir in the liquid smoke during the last minute of cooking for a deep, smoky flavor.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using. It will thicken as it cools.
Brush generously over cooked ribs or use as a dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2407 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*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.
