Smokey Bbq Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this rich and flavorful Smokey BBQ Sauce, the perfect homemade addition to any backyard feast. Bursting with layers of sweet, tangy, and smoky goodness, this sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar with bold accents of smoked paprika, chili powder, and a hint of liquid smoke. Balanced with the sweetness of honey and molasses, it’s simmered to perfection in just 15 minutes, creating a thick and luscious barbecue sauce that clings beautifully to ribs, chicken, or pulled pork. Whether you’re basting, marinating, or dipping, this versatile sauce is designed to give your dishes a true smoky barbecue flavor. Prepare it ahead and store in the fridge for up to two weeks to enjoy effortless, bold flavors anytime!
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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 Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and molasses. Stir well to blend the ingredients.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, chili powder, liquid smoke, water, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all the spices are incorporated.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, sweetness, or smokiness as desired.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.
Transfer the Smokey BBQ Sauce to a clean, airtight jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use as a baste for grilled meats, a marinade, or a flavorful dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1845 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.5 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 700 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.
