Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Unlock that down-home barbecue flavor with this easy-to-make recipe! This smoky, tangy sauce is perfect for ribs, chicken, pulled pork, or anything that needs a delicious flavor boost. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this mouthwatering masterpiece!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 353.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Barbecue Sauce

  1. Dice 1 medium onion and saute in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) to the sauteed onion.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your desired consistency.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

17g

Carbs

9g