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The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce

Devashish
A delicious homemade barbecue sauce that combines sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors perfect for grilling and glazing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 2/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons hickory flavored liquid smoke
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a large saucepan and mix together until smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or up to one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
  • Store in an air tight container or jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 1gSodium: 1158mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 1gSugar: 66gVitamin A: 675IUVitamin C: 6.4mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2.3mg
Keyword grilling sauce, homemade condiments, smoky glaze, sweet and spicy, tangy barbecue
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