Homemade Barbecue Sauce

• active time: 2 mins
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend

1 teaspoon dried mustard

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Directions

Add ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar to a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Stir in House Seasoning Blend, dried mustard and cayenne.

Stir until all ingredients are combined.

Simmer for 8 minutes.

Remove from heat and serve.

To store, allow sauce to completely cool, then store in airtight container.

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Notes

Double the recipe: This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.

Store this Homemade BBQ Sauce: Place the cooled sauce in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Change the flavor: This is a great base recipe - you can easily add other flavors such as liquid smoke or honey.