Ingredients for Homemade Sweet And Spicy Barbecue Sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- Chicken Stock
- Beef Bouillon Cubes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Liquid Smoke
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Tabasco Sauce
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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How to Make Homemade Sweet And Spicy Barbecue Sauce
- Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a large stewpot over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 large onion, chopped, all at once.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring often, until golden brown.
- Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in 1 cup dark corn syrup, 1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, and 1 cup ketchup.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and bubbly, at least 30 minutes. The longer you simmer, the richer the flavor!
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before storing. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
49 g
Sugar
82g
Fat
7g
Carbs
8g
