How To Make Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Once you learn how to make homemade barbecue sauce from scratch in the comfort of your own home, it will be a staple recipe you reach for again and again.
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat and stir.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and simmer and reduce for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Remove from the heat and let cool for about 30 minutes or so before storing in an air-tight jar or container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This recipe makes approximately 2 cups of barbecue sauce. Nutrition facts are calculated based on one serving as 2 tablespoons.
- Aim for a balance of tangy, sweet, smoky and spicy. Taste your sauce as you go, and feel free to add more of each element to find your own preferences.
- Customize your sauce by adding elements like liquid smoke for a smoky flavor, or hot sauce or cayenne for a spicy BBQ sauce.
- The longer you simmer your sauce, the deeper your flavor will become.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg