Ingredients for Lemon Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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How to Make Lemon Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
- In a non-reactive saucepan, whisk together 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and taste. Adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice for extra tang or brown sugar for sweetness.
- Transfer the sauce to a heatproof bowl or clean jars. Allow to cool completely to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to several weeks. The flavor will deepen overnight!
- Bring to room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
20g
Fat
0g
Carbs
1g
