Tony Roma's Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce Recipe

Unlock the secret to Tony Roma's famous Carolina Honey BBQ sauce with this incredible copycat recipe! Perfect for slathering on pork spare ribs during the last 15 minutes of cooking, this luscious sauce delivers a sweet and tangy flavor explosion. Makes enough for 4 pounds of ribs. Get ready for unbelievably tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs that will have everyone begging for more! This easy recipe is inspired by a topsecretrecipes.com favorite.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 161.5 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Tony Roma's Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce

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How to Make Tony Roma's Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup honey, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Whisk the mixture vigorously until completely smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Bring the sauce to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove from heat. If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

144g

Fat

0g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tony Roma's Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce?

Tony Roma's Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tony Roma's Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce?

Tony Roma's Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce has approximately 161.5 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tony Roma's Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce?

The key ingredients for Tony Roma's Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce are Ketchup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Molasses, Honey, Liquid Smoke, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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