Description
Transform your grilling experience with this homemade BBQ Sauce, perfectly balancing sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Crafted from simple ingredients like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this versatile sauce enhances everything from ribs to veggies. With easy preparation and an enticing aroma, it’s sure to wow your family and friends at any cookout or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the ketchup and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper; mix well.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water until desired consistency is reached.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg