Description
Make a flavorful, versatile barbecue sauce from scratch in just ten minutes. This recipe balances sweet and tangy notes, perfect for grilling or dipping.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Remove the sauce from the heat.
- Let the sauce cool for a few minutes before using. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke or increase the smoked paprika.
- If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add 1 more tablespoon of brown sugar.
- For a tangier profile, increase the apple cider vinegar by 1 tablespoon.
- This sauce works well as a marinade for chicken or pork ribs before grilling.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0