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Homemade BBQ Sauce

Name: Homemade BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; 1 cup light brown sugar (packed); 6 ounces tomato paste; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((more or less to taste))

ByBrandie @ The Country Cook May 30, 2021April 3, 2023

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A deliciously easy staple, this Homemade BBQ Sauce is a versatile recipe that can go on or in a variety of recipes as well as being used for dipping!

SO MANY WAYS TO USE BARBECUE SAUCE

I believe that everyone should have those staple recipes at their disposal and this Homemade BBQ Sauce is one of them. It is a quick and easy recipe that has a nice sweet and smokey flavor. Coming together in about 12 minutes you really can’t go wrong with this recipe. It is perfect to put in recipes such as Crock Pot Pulled Pork, Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs and BBQ Chicken Pizza! I love easy recipes and this BBQ Sauce Recipe can’t get much easier. So versatile and delicious it is one recipe that you will want to keep on hand for the long haul.

BBQ Dabber grabbing some Homemade BBQ Sauce from jar

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What does this BBQ sauce taste like?

The sauce itself is very flavorful, sweet, with a nice vinegar kick. It is thick and similar in texture to your basic sweet bbq sauce with a little more texture due to the tomato paste.

What do I use if I don’t have smoked paprika?

Smoked paprika really adds a a lot of the smoky flavor we like in barbecue sauces but you can always use regular paprika. If you have a little liquid smoke on hand, you could add a small drop of that to it.

What can I add if I like a spicer BBQ sauce?

Just add more cayenne pepper. It’s the easiest way to add more spice to the sauce.

How long can I store homemade barbecue sauce?

To store this Homemade BBQ sauce, place in an air-tight container once cooled to room temperature. It will keep in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.

Homemade BBQ Sauce basting chicken on pan Pinterest image

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

ketchup
light brown sugar
tomato paste
apple cider vinegar
molasses
Worcestershire sauce
smoked paprika
garlic powder
onion powder
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper

Ingredients needed: ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE:

Place the ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne into a medium-sized saucepan.

All ingredients placed into metal saucepan

Whisk to combine until smooth.

Hand whisking ingredients together in metal saucepan

Place the pot over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and slowly simmer for 10 minutes, mixture will thicken slightly, stir occasionally.

Let the bbq sauce cool on the countertop before use.

Homemade BBQ Sauce cooling in metal saucepan

Pour into jars if desired for storing.

BBQ Sauce being poured into jar on wooden board with spoon

Enjoy on your favorite meats, in recipes or as a dippings sauce.

Homemade BBQ Sauce ini jar on wooden board with spoon next to it

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