Sugar Shack Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Fire up your grill! This Sugar Shack BBQ Sauce is a smoky, sweet, and tangy masterpiece, perfect for chicken and turkey cooked with mesquite wood. The rich, molasses-based sauce develops incredible depth during a 20-minute simmer, then gets a final whirl in the blender for ultimate smoothness. Get ready for unbelievably tender, flavor-packed poultry!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 164.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sugar Shack Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Sugar Shack Barbecue Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely to room temperature.
  5. Carefully transfer the cooled sauce to a blender or food processor. Secure the lid and blend until completely smooth.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more brown sugar for sweetness, apple cider vinegar for tang, or smoked paprika for smokiness.
  7. Pour the sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. The sauce will thicken further as it chills. Enjoy your homemade BBQ sauce for up to one month!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

124g

Fat

2g

Carbs

12g