Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce (Print)
Rich, sweet, and smoky BBQ sauce that elevates ribs, burgers, and veggies with bold flavor, ready in minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
250 ml ketchup
→ Acid
02 -
60 ml apple cider vinegar
→ Sweetener
03 -
55 g brown sugar
→ Umami
04 -
30 ml Worcestershire sauce
→ Spices
05 -
5 ml garlic powder
06 -
5 ml smoked paprika
# Steps:
01 -
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until thoroughly blended.
02 -
Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
03 -
Taste the sauce and adjust for desired sweetness or tang by adding extra brown sugar or vinegar if needed.
04 -
For additional heat, stir in cayenne pepper or a touch of mustard, mixing well to incorporate.
05 -
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring to a sterilized, airtight container.
# Notes:
01 -
For a smokier flavor, substitute smoked paprika with liquid smoke, adding a few drops at a time.