Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

Recipe GLPRc38c29e85e1c86

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Sauce & Condiment
65 min
Servings: 8
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A rich and tangy homemade BBQ sauce made from simple pantry staples. Ketchup forms the flavorful base, balanced with the sweetness of brown sugar and honey, brightened by cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned with garlic powder and paprika. This sauce simmers low and slow for an hour to develop deep, complex flavors. Perfect for grilling, glazing, or dipping.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon honey mustard

5 cups ketchup

1/2 tablespoon paprika

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients and measure them out into separate bowls for easy addition to the sauce.

  2. Pour the ketchup into a large saucepan and add the brown sugar, cider vinegar, garlic powder, honey, honey mustard, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.

  3. Stir all ingredients together until well combined, making sure the brown sugar and spices are fully incorporated.

  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

  5. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and maintain a slow, gentle simmer for about 60 minutes. Stir occasionally every 10-15 minutes to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan and to help the flavors meld together.

  6. The sauce is ready when it has thickened slightly and the flavors have deepened. Allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.