Very Quick Bbq Sauce
Whip up a flavorful homemade BBQ sauce in just 10 minutes with this "Very Quick BBQ Sauce" recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cookouts, this tangy and smoky sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with bold seasonings such as smoked paprika, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. A touch of optional hot sauce adds customizable heat, making it ideal for everything from burgers to ribs. With its quick prep and cook time, this versatile barbecue sauce is your go-to solution for elevating grilled dishes with minimal effort. Plus, it stores beautifully, so you can savor its deliciousness all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well combined, about 2 minutes.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional hot sauce.
Stir continuously while allowing the sauce to gently simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or hot sauce for heat).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the BBQ sauce cool slightly.
Transfer to a jar or an airtight container for storage. The sauce can be used immediately or refrigerated for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1270 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% | |
*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.
