Sweet and Spicy Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce—a bold, homemade blend of tangy, sweet, and fiery flavors that perfectly complements any barbecue spread. Crafted with pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this sauce is infused with the smoky depth of paprika and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper. Balanced by the natural sweetness of honey and the umami punch of Worcestershire sauce, it comes together in just 25 minutes, making it both quick and irresistible. Whether slathered on ribs, brushed over chicken, or drizzled on burgers, this versatile barbecue sauce is the ultimate secret weapon for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners. Best of all, it’s easy to customize—add extra honey for more sweetness or amp up the cayenne for a spicier kick. Store it in the fridge, and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing condiment ready to impress for up to two weeks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Ketchup
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cups Honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to mix well.
Add honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and water to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or heat to your preference by adding more honey or cayenne pepper, if desired.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Transfer to an airtight container or jar.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use as a marinade, basting sauce, or topping for your favorite grilled dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3140 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.4 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 262.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*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.
