Sweet and Sour Barbecue Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this Sweet and Sour Barbecue Sauce, a tantalizing blend of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors that's perfect for basting, dipping, or slathering on your favorite meats. With a rich base of ketchup and apple cider vinegar, this sauce is balanced with brown sugar and honey for just the right touch of sweetness, while soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika bring depth and umami. A hint of lemon juice and a dash of red pepper flakes give it a lively kick, making it versatile enough for everything from tender ribs to crispy grilled vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this easy homemade barbecue sauce is a must-try for summer cookouts and weeknight dinners alike. Pro tip: Make a double batch, as you'll find yourself reaching for this flavor-packed sauce again and again!
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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 soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Slowly pour in the water to adjust the consistency, stirring the mixture thoroughly.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to low. Allow it to cook for about 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or spices for heat.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Use immediately for basting meats or transfer to a jar for storage. The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1730 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*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.
