homemade barbecue sauce

Name: Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) ketchup; ? cup(s) packed brown sugar; ¼ cup(s) apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; ½ teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes (optional); ½ cup(s) cup water (to reach desired consistency)

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jul 3, 2023

Skip the preservatives, additives, and corn syrup and make this fantastic homemade barbecue sauce in less than 15 minutes. Customize the spice to your likening and taste buds, and get ready to experience the best-barbecued ribs and pork steaks in town.

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A sweet and spicy Homemade Barbecue Sauce made with common pantry staples in less than 20 minutes. Use it on smoked ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken.

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups ketchup
? cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup cup water (to reach desired consistency)

How To Make homemade barbecue sauce

Step 1

Add the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and fresh ground black pepper to a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Place the pan over medium-low heat and add about 1/2-3/4 cup water in several increments until desired consistency is reached
Step 3

If desired, add a few pinches of crushed red pepper. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring several times.
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