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barbecue sauce

Recipe by
Elizabeth Gossett
McDonough, GA

You can leave out the hot sauce if you would rather not have any heat to the sauce. Or replace it with 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. The sauce should thicken a little as it simmers. The flavors blend better together if it simmers for at least 10-15 minutes.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For barbecue sauce

  • 2 c
    ketchup
  • 2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/3 c
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    table salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper

How To Make barbecue sauce

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and whisk to remove clumps.
  • 2
    Heat over medium until bubbling, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Whisk periodically to ensure it's not burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • 3
    Serve and enjoy!
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