Tangy Barbecue Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this homemade tangy barbecue sauce! Bursting with bold, rich flavors, this easy-to-make sauce combines the sweetness of honey and brown sugar with the sharp zest of apple cider vinegar and a smoky kick from paprika and cayenne pepper. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, this versatile recipe is perfect as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for ribs, chicken, or even crispy fries. Its balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors makes it a crowd-pleasing addition to any backyard barbecue or weeknight dinner. Whip up a batch, store it in your fridge, and enjoy this vibrant condiment 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 Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Add the water to thin out the sauce slightly and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more cayenne for heat, or a bit of honey for extra sweetness.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly and developed its rich flavor, remove it from the heat.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring it to a clean jar or airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy as a glaze, dip, or topping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2395 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 314 mg | 7% | |
*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.
