Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
If you’ve never made your own BBQ sauce, this is your sign to try it. It’s sweet, tangy, a little smoky, and honestly tastes way better than most store-bought sauces. Plus, it only takes about 10 minutes to whip up!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 2 cups of BBQ sauce
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional but adds brightness)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: a dash of hot sauce for some kick
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients over medium heat. Stir everything together until smooth and well combined.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust — if you want it sweeter, add more honey or sugar; for more tang, add a splash more vinegar.
- Once it thickens slightly and the flavors have blended nicely, remove from heat and let cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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