How to Make BBQ Sauce
Making homemade BBQ sauce is easy and we’ll show you how to make BBQ sauce with a sweet, tangy flavor, that can be used with your favorite BBQ recipe.
Homemade BBQ Sauce
The other day we talked about how to make your own BBQ Dry Rub and today I’m going to show you how to make BBQ sauce. It’s sweet and smokey with just a little pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick. Use it on it’s own or pair it with a homemade BBQ dry rub for BBQ perfection!
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I use this easy homemade BBQ sauce on everything, Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork, Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs, BBQ Pork Quesadillas…it’s pretty much amazing. The key to a great homemade BBQ sauce is layering the flavors. You need a ketchup and sugar for sweetness, some tangy vinegar, a little smokey flavor from liquid smoke, and a pinch of heat. Throw in some standard spices, dry mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder, and a little Worcestershire and you’ve got an awesome BBQ sauce.
How to Make BBQ Sauce
- In a saucepan whisk all ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and then reduce to a simmer and let cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and it’s ready to be used. If you are making it ahead of time let it cool before placing it in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Want some more awesome BBQ recipes?
- Easy BBQ Meatball Sliders
- BBQ Bacon Shrimp Skewers
- Cheddar BBQ Chicken Foil Packet Meal
- Memphis BBQ Sausage Platter
HOW TO MAKE BBQ SAUCE
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- ½ cup Apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons Mustard powder
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne, optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan whisk all ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and then reduce to a simmer and let cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and it's ready to be used. If you are making it ahead of time let it cool before placing it in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
can you can this for long periods of time?
Homemade BBQ Sauce lasts 7 – 10 days in the fridge.