Homemade BBQ Sauce

4.80 from 5 votes

This homemade BBQ sauce is so easy to make at home in minutes and perfectly sweet, tangy, and loaded with flavor! Try brushing it on grilled meats or using it as a dipping sauce.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings cups barbecue sauce

Calories 115kcal

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer 5-10 minutes until bubbly and slightly reduced, stirring occasionally.
Remove barbecue sauce from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Cool barbecue sauce and store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Store BBQ sauce in refrigerator up to 1 week. Sauce may also be frozen up to 2 months.

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