Texas Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your backyard cookouts with this authentic Texas BBQ Sauce, a bold and flavorful blend that's both smoky and tangy with just the right amount of sweetness. Combining pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with punchy spices such as smoked paprika, ground mustard, and a hint of cayenne, this sauce brings the perfect mix of heat and depth to your favorite barbecue dishes. A touch of honey and a splash of liquid smoke round out the flavor for that signature Texas-style flair. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect as a glaze, baste, or dipping sauce for grilled meats, burgers, and more. Make a batch and keep it on hand for all your summer grilling needs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Stir until well combined.
Add the smoked paprika, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Mix thoroughly to blend the spices.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the liquid smoke for a subtle smoky flavor.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before tasting. Adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more vinegar for tanginess, sugar for sweetness, or cayenne for heat.
Once cooled, transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use the BBQ sauce as a baste, glaze, or dipping sauce for grilled meats, burgers, or your favorite BBQ dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2678 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.8 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 280.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1091 mg | 23% | |
*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.
