The Shacks Barbecue Sauce Little Rock
Dive into the flavorful world of Southern barbecue with "The Shack's Barbecue Sauce Little Rock," a rich and tangy masterpiece that adds a bold kick to any grilled or smoked dish. Combining staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this sauce is elevated by the deep sweetness of molasses and the smoky warmth of smoked paprika. Yellow mustard and Worcestershire sauce provide a tangy depth, while optional cayenne pepper takes the heat up a notch for spice lovers. Ready in under an hour, this versatile sauce is perfect for slathering on ribs, chicken, or pulled pork, and can even be used as a zesty marinade. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or whipping up a weeknight meal, this homemade barbecue sauce brings the authentic taste of Little Rock straight to your table. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks, ensuring you always have a jar of Southern barbecue magic on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Molasses
- 0.25 cup Yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, and yellow mustard.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved and the molasses is fully incorporated.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to combine.
Slowly pour in the water, stirring to adjust the consistency. Add more water if necessary to reach your preferred thickness.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness, tanginess, or spice as desired by adding more sugar, vinegar, or cayenne pepper.
Once the sauce has reached your preferred consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. It can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3477 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.8 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 291.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 432 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2216 mg | 47% | |
*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.
