Barbecue Sauce No Ketchup Recipe

Out of ketchup? No problem! This surprisingly delicious barbecue sauce recipe is a game-changer. Forget relying on ketchup – this vibrant blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors creates a BBQ sauce that's perfect for ribs, chicken, pulled pork, or even as a dipping sauce for fries. Get ready to impress with this easy, 40-minute recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 32 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Sauce No Ketchup

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How to Make Barbecue Sauce No Ketchup

  1. Sauté 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, in 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add 1 cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. (Optional) Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the sauce during the last 20 minutes of simmering time. Ensure chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  5. (Optional) Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the sauce, shred it with two forks, and serve on hamburger buns with your favorite toppings for delicious BBQ chicken sandwiches.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g