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Homemade BBQ Sauce
Shared by Ben · with credit
Original recipe from natashaskitchen.com · shared with credit by Ben
Worked out from this recipe's ingredients. If you're cooking for an allergy, always read the full ingredient list.
Skip the bottle and make your own tangy, smoky sauce that tastes fresher than store-bought while letting you control every ingredient that goes in.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups tomato ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp yellow mustard (or Dijon (or 1 Tbsp mustard powder))
- 1 Tbsp paprika, or to taste
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
- Add more sugar or seasonings to taste if desired, then remove from heat. Cool completely to room temperature then cover and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. You can use it right away for grilling, but the BBQ sauce will taste best with a 1-hour rest in the refrigerator before use.*
Chef's tips
- For a smokier flavor, add a touch of liquid smoke or smoked paprika in place of regular paprika.
- Simmer the sauce low and slow, stirring occasionally, to prevent scorching and to let the flavors meld fully.
- This sauce thickens further as it cools, so remove it from the heat when it's slightly thinner than your desired final consistency.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
44calories
0gprotein
10gcarbs
0gfat
Estimates only — values vary with brands and portions.
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