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    Home · Recipes · Condiments, Sauces, and Marinades · Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

    May 6, 2017

    Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

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    An easy and quick recipe for sticky-sweet, tangy homemade barbecue sauce.

    A jar of BBQ sauce sitting on top of a wooden cutting board. In front of the jar lies a basting brush covered in sauce. In the background of the image is a red and white checkered tablecloth.

    Texans are typically of two mindsets when it comes to BBQ sauce: You either use it...or you don't. I am of the former, my dear husband? He is most definitely of the latter. The thought behind this is, if the meat is good enough, if the BBQ is done right, sauce just isn't necessary. This group of like-minded folks sees adding BBQ sauce to their smoked meats like adding ketchup to filet mignon. And, I hate to upset the masses, but I like sauce on my filet mignon as well. Maybe not ketchup, but a good bearnaise or a chimichurri is always welcome, and the same goes for my BBQ.

    Some people are just sauce people. We like a little something extra when it comes to our protein, and if you too are a member of the "sauce people" nation, you are seriously going to love this recipe.

    WHAT GOES IN BBQ SAUCE

    Barbecue sauce from scratch is easy to make. Especially if you're working with this recipe. It's simple, requires no chopping and very little time.

    An image of all the ingredients used to make the barbecue sauce.

    Barbecue sauces usually consist of ketchup, sweet and tangy additions, as well as a blend of spices. Sweeteners often used for BBQ sauce are honey, brown sugar, and molasses. The acidity can come from different types of vinegar and/or citrus juices, like lime or lemon. Lastly, a sauce will also possess flavor enhancers, such as chopped onion and garlic.

    However, in the case of this super easy, super simple sauce, we will rely on dried spices to carry us through.

    A close up overhead shot of a basting brush covered in barbecue sauce.

    So for the sauce people who like a little something extra when it comes to your protein, this one's for you. A sticky, sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, all the things a BBQ sauce should be, in one easy package. It requires only a bit of measuring and a small amount of time on the stovetop. Enjoy.

    Try this recipe on Baked Barbecue Chicken!

    Grilled BBQ chicken legs and thighs on a baking sheet. In the left hand corner of the image is a red and white checkered tablecloth.

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    Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce
    Cook Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    10 mins
     

    An easy and quick recipe for sticky-sweet, tangy homemade barbecue sauce.

    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: BBQ Sauce
    Servings: 2 Cups
    Calories: 459 kcal
    Author: Kelly Anthony
    Ingredients
    • 1 ½ cups Ketchup
    • ⅓ cup Worcestershire
    • ⅓ cup Dark Brown Sugar
    • ⅓  cup + 1 tablespoon Water
    • 2 tablespoons Honey
    • 1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
    • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • ¾ teaspoon Cumin preferably McCormick brand
    • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    Instructions
    1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, and allow to come to a simmer. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve and enjoy.

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 459 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 4456mg194%
    Potassium 1021mg29%
    Carbohydrates 113g38%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 97g108%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 1553IU31%
    Vitamin C 13mg16%
    Calcium 122mg12%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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