How to Make Homemade BBQ Sauce
While you can always go with your favorite store bought BBQ sauce, I love making my own.
Servings 2 cups
Calories 387kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, molasses, mustard, and spices to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk to combine then bring the mixture to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes.
- The BBQ sauce can be kept for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
For deeper flavor, make the sauce a day ahead — the spices meld and mellow as it sits, creating an even more balanced, restaurant-worthy BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 2065mg | Potassium: 1106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 83g | Vitamin A: 1056IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 4mg
