Southern Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this classic Southern BBQ Sauce! Bursting with bold, smoky flavors, this homemade recipe balances tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet brown sugar, and honey with a kick of cayenne pepper and smoked paprika. Perfectly thickened with ketchup and a medley of pantry staples like Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and garlic powder, this sauce delivers that unmistakable southern charm in every bite. Whether you're basting ribs, slathering it on pulled pork, or serving it as an irresistible dipping sauce, this quick and easy BBQ sauce comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a must-have for your next backyard cookout. Tailor-made for smoky, savory perfection, this versatile sauce will have everyone coming back for seconds—and the best part? You can store it in the fridge for up to two weeks to savor the flavor again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce over medium heat.
Whisk the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved, ensuring a smooth consistency.
Add the yellow mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to the saucepan.
Pour in the water to adjust the sauce's thickness and stir thoroughly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once it reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for about 15 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Transfer the BBQ sauce to a jar or airtight container. It can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2890 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.7 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*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.
