Worlds Best Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with the "World's Best BBQ Sauce," a tangy, smoky, and perfectly balanced masterpiece designed to complement every bite. Made with a rich base of ketchup and brown sugar, this simple yet sophisticated recipe layers bold flavors from apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a blend of smoked paprika and chili powder for a deeply satisfying kick. Liquid smoke and cayenne pepper lend irresistible complexity, while honey and Dijon mustard round out the sweetness with a touch of zest. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce can be customized to your preferred consistency and is ideal as a marinade, basting sauce, or a crave-worthy condiment. Perfect for ribs, pulled pork, or grilled vegetables, this homemade BBQ sauce will take your summer cookouts—and your tastebuds—to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the ingredients are well combined and begin to warm up, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Stir in the liquid smoke and honey, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure the flavors meld together.
If the sauce is too thick for your preference, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the BBQ sauce to cool for 10-15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to further develop.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Use the BBQ sauce as a marinade, basting sauce, or condiment for grilled meats, vegetables, or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3201 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.8 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 264.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 874 mg | 19% | |
*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.
