Homemade bbq sauce recipe that is sweet, spicy and delicious. This recipe is easy, quick and the best bbq sauce recipe i've ever made. Perfect on chicken, ribs, beef and more. Let me show you how to make bbq sauce from scratch.
The summer aka barbeque season is fast approaching here in the UK, US and some other parts of the world and I can't wait! I know it's still a few months away but I am so looking forward to it.
This bbq sauce is not just for summer grills. It's useful all year round and it's one you should always have in your refrigerator.
Packed full of flavor, sticky, spicy, and great on chicken, roasts, as dip and more. It's just so good!
Homemade Bbq Sauce
This homemade bbq sauce is made without molasses although you can add to yours. It's so easy and the best homemade bbq sauce recipe i've come up with. Not only is it inexpensive to make, it's
- Quick to make and ready in less than 10 minutes.
- Easy to put together and you get authentic barbeque taste.
- You can customize to your taste. Want it mild, hot or extra hot? the choice is yours!
- Versatile. Great on almost everything, from chicken to ribs, pizza, as a dip and more.
- You know exactly what’s in your bbq sauce unlike store bought.
- Rich, sweet and packed full of flavor.
- Tastes better than store-bought
Ingredients for Bbq Sauce (Homemade Bbq Sauce Recipe)
What are the main ingredients in Bbq Sauce? They are simple, inexpensive ingredients. Here's the list below.
Detailed ingredient list and directions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Ketchup
Apple Cider Vinegar
Brown sugar
Honey
Cayenne pepper
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Mustard
Water
How to make Bbq Sauce
How do you make bbq Sauce from scratch? This easy barbeque sauce recipe with ketchup is made in one pot and is ready is less than 10 minutes. Let me show you how to make this award winning bbq sauce recipe:
Measure out the ingredients
Place a pot on the stove then pour in the ketchup.
Add apple cider vinegar and all other ingredients.
Stir and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes or till thickened.
Take off heat and leave to cool.
Store or use immediately.
How to Use bbq sauce
Use on chicken like this instant pot chicken wings and instant pot chicken thighs.
Pork and Lamb
Beef
For grilling including meat, fish and vegetables.
On pizzas and as dip.
Tips
- Adjust Cayenne and black pepper to suit how hot you want the barbeque sauce.
- Substitute cayenne pepper for hot sauce.
- You can add liquid smoke or hickory for a smoky flavor. You not only get tangy, sweet and spicy bbq sauce, you get smoky too.
- Simmer the sauce on low heat and use a deep pan to avoid splatter over the stovetop.
- If you prefer thin bbq sauce then don't simmer for long as the sauce will thicken as it cools.
- If making a large batch, divide and store in individual size so you can freeze in portions.
How to store Homemade Bbq Sauce
To store, leave to completely cool then put bbq sauce in airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
More homemade sauces and condiments on the blog
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Recipe
Homemade Bbq Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Pot
- Stove
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- ⅓ cup Apple Cider vinegar
- ⅔ cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1.5 tablespoon Cayenne pepper or to taste
- 2.5 tablespoon Worcester sauce
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- ½ cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
Instructions
- Measure out the ingredients.
- Place pot on stove then pour in the ketchup.
- Add apple cider vinegar and all other ingredients.
- Stir and simmer on low heat for about 5 - 8 minutes or till thickened.
- Take off heat and leave to cool. Store or use immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Cayenne and black pepper to suit how hot you want the barbeque sauce.
- Substitute cayenne pepper for hot sauce.
- You can add liquid smoke or hickory for a smoky flavor. You not only get tangy, sweet and spicy bbq sauce, you get smoky too.
- Simmer the sauce on low heat and use a deep pan to avoid splatter over the stovetop.
- If you prefer thin bbq sauce then don't simmer for long as the sauce will thicken as it cools.
- If making large batch, divide and store into individual size.
This is so good! We have a rip best contest with my sister every year (except last year,. obviously) We are taking home the trophy this year😂 Didn't have smoked paprika so used regular paprika and a little onion powder. Will have to check out more of your recipes 🙂
Thank you for this feedback and congratulations on taking home the trophy 🙂