Elevate your grilling game with this easy-to-make barbecue sauce! Perfect for chicken, pork, ribs, and more, this recipe delivers a tangy and sweet flavor profile that's irresistible. We use red wine vinegar, white sugar, and yellow mustard for that classic BBQ taste, but feel free to customize it to your liking after your first batch. Get ready for mouthwatering results in just 40 minutes!
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How to Make Homemade Barbecue Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Add 1 thick slice of lemon and 1 thick slice of onion to the saucepan.
Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of molasses, 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional).
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information(Approximate per serving)
Sodium
40 g
Sugar
40g
Fat
6g
Carbs
4g
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How long does it take to make Homemade Barbecue Sauce?
Homemade Barbecue Sauce takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.
How many calories are in Homemade Barbecue Sauce?
Homemade Barbecue Sauce has approximately 122.5 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.
What ingredients do I need for Homemade Barbecue Sauce?
The key ingredients for Homemade Barbecue Sauce are Vinegar, Margarine, Sugar, Prepared Mustard, Pepper, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.
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