Homemade BBQ Sauce

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups ketchup

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

5 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons honey

1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (or more to taste)

Directions

Place all the ingredients in a pan over medium low heat. Stir to combine.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Tips for homemade BBQ sauce:

Be sure to use smoked paprika, not regular paprika. Smoked paprika can be found in almost every grocery store and is not expensive.

Store your BBQ sauce in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze your sauce for later use.

Look for ketchup that is organic or conventional ketchup that is not sweetened with high fructose corn syrup.

Your BBQ sauce needs to simmer on low heat; if the heat is too high it may splatter onto your stove!

I use Frank’s Red Hot sauce for just a touch of spice in my sauce. If you’re heat adverse, you can easily omit it.

Notes

Tips for homemade BBQ sauce:

Be sure to use smoked paprika, not regular paprika. Smoked paprika can be found in almost every grocery store and is not expensive.

Store your BBQ sauce in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze your sauce for later use.

Look for ketchup that is organic or conventional ketchup that is not sweetened with high fructose corn syrup.

Your BBQ sauce needs to simmer on low heat; if the heat is too high, it may splatter onto your stove!

I use Frank’s Red Hot sauce for just a touch of spice in my sauce. If you’re heat-adverse, you can easily omit it.

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Homemade BBQ Sauce Variations:

Spicy BBQ Sauce: Add up to 1 tablespoon of hot sauce or 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.

Maple BBQ Sauce: Substitute 1/4 cup maple syrup for the honey.

Extra Smoky BBQ Sauce: Double the amount of smoked paprika.

Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce: Add 1/2 cup Coca-Cola to the recipe.

Homemade barbecue sauce is delicious on any meat. It’s particularly good on smoked meats such as chicken and pork. It makes an amazing pulled pork sandwich and the best barbecued chicken wings you’ll ever eat.

I always keep this BBQ sauce in my freezer so that I have some on hand when the grilling mood strikes. It just can’t be beat!

Nutrition

• Calories: 118 kcal
• Sodium: 427 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
• Total Sugars: 25 g