Unbelievable Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this Unbelievable BBQ Sauce—a tangy, smoky, and perfectly balanced homemade barbecue sauce that will leave your taste buds begging for more! Crafted from a rich blend of pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey, this sauce gets a bold boost of flavor from molasses, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and a touch of liquid smoke. Whether you keep it mild or turn up the heat with a dash of cayenne, this customizable sauce is irresistibly thick and luscious, making it the perfect companion for basting ribs, slathering on burgers, or dipping crispy chicken tenders. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick simmer, this easy-to-make BBQ sauce comes together in no time and can be stored for up to two weeks, ensuring you’ll have a jar of smoky, tangy goodness ready for all your barbecue cravings. Perfect for summer cookouts or transforming weekday dinners, this homemade BBQ sauce is a must-try for any grill enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and molasses. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the sugars dissolve completely.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to incorporate all the spices.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed—add more brown sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or cayenne for extra heat.
Remove the pan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the BBQ sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use the sauce to baste grilled meats, as a dipping sauce, or as a topping for burgers and sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3993 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 402.2 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 358.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1511 mg | 32% | |
*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.
