Zesty Bbq Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this Zesty BBQ Sauce, a bold and flavorful homemade condiment that's perfect as a dip, glaze, or marinade. Crafted with tangy apple cider vinegar, rich molasses, and a touch of smoky paprika, this sauce strikes a beautiful balance between sweet, spicy, and savory. Perfect for barbecue enthusiasts, it can be made in just 20 minutes, using pantry staples like ketchup, mustard, and a medley of robust spices. Adjust the heat with cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to suit your palate. Whether slathered on ribs or drizzled over roasted veggies, this versatile sauce will add a zippy, mouthwatering kick to your favorite dishes. Make it ahead and enjoy its vibrant flavors all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and molasses. Whisk together over medium heat until the ingredients are well blended.
Add the Worcestershire sauce and yellow mustard to the saucepan. Stir to incorporate.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture continuously to ensure even seasoning distribution.
If you'd like an extra kick of heat, stir in the hot sauce.
Add water to the mixture and stir to adjust the consistency. You can add more or less water depending on how thick you prefer your BBQ sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more brown sugar for sweetness or vinegar for extra tanginess.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the BBQ sauce to a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. Serve as a marinade, dip, or glaze for grilled or roasted dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1726 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1048 mg | 22% | |
*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.
