Steven Raichlen's Nashville Sweet Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Craveable Nashville-style BBQ sauce! This award-winning recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Easy to make in just 15 minutes, this homemade sauce is bursting with smoky goodness and will elevate your next barbecue to legendary status. Get ready for compliments galore!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 354.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Steven Raichlen's Nashville Sweet Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Steven Raichlen's Nashville Sweet Barbecue Sauce

  1. In a medium-sized non-reactive saucepan, combine 1 cup ketchup, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ¼ cup molasses, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Whisk all ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from heat. If not serving immediately, let the sauce cool completely to room temperature. Transfer to airtight jars or containers and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

77 g

Sugar

323g

Fat

0g

Carbs

30g