Description
Elevate your grilling game with this quick and easy 10 Minute Homemade Barbecue Sauce. Perfectly balanced between sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors, this versatile condiment is a must-have for any cookout or family dinner. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up this delicious sauce in no time. Use it to brush on grilled meats, mix into sandwiches, or even as a zesty dip for fresh vegetables. The best part? This homemade barbecue sauce is customizable; adjust the spices to suit your taste and enjoy the fresh flavors that store-bought options just can’t match.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup black treacle (cane molasses)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tsp mustard (English or Dijon)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, black treacle, apple cider vinegar, cooking oil, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 5–7 minutes while stirring occasionally until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg