Description
This easy homemade BBQ sauce recipe is perfect for adding a sweet and tangy kick to your grilled dishes. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a versatile sauce that pairs well with pulled pork, ribs, grilled chicken, or burgers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Stir until well blended.
- Add Seasonings: Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer: Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to desired consistency.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, let cool. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness or heat to taste.
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce after cooking.
- Great base for pulled pork, ribs, grilled chicken, or burgers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
