Ingredients for Best Barbecue Sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Lemon Juice
- Liquid Smoke
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How to Make Best Barbecue Sauce
- Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 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 cayenne pepper (optional), and 1/4 cup water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
66g
Fat
3g
Carbs
6g
