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This sweet-and-savory Homemade BBQ Sauce

Recipe tastes so much better than store-
bought, and it’s cheaper too. Best of all, you can
make it with better ingredients and fewer
preservatives. Watch the video tutorial and see
how easy it is.

If you love homemade sauce recipes

like Classic Pesto, and Tartar Sauce, this BBQ
Sauce will be a new favorite.

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We’re always looking for ways to save money by

making our own sauces and condiments, and
when those money-saving recipes also end up
tasting better than the original, it’s definitely a
win. There’s just something so satisfying about
making your own kitchen staples like BBQ
sauce, hummus, and marinara.

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Homemade BBQ Sauce

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Easy Barbecue Sauce

Recipe
This homemade BBQ sauce is the best I’ve ever
had, and I’d put it up against any store-bought
BBQ sauce—it’s just that good. It’s perfectly
seasoned, sweet without being too sweet, and
it can be easily customized to your liking. Here’s
why you will love this recipe:

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Easy – Once you mix all the ingredients in a

saucepan, this recipe is pretty hands-off.
Just let it simmer until it’s nice and thick,
stirring occasionally.
Delicious – It’s literally the best BBQ sauce,
with the perfect balance of flavors.
Healthier – Okay, barbecue sauce isn’t
exactly a health food, but when you make
it from scratch, you can skip the
preservatives, corn syrup, and artificial
flavors.
Versatile – Whether you use it as a sauce
for Instant Pot Ribs, a topping for a burger,
or a marinade for grilled chicken, you’ll
have plenty of ways to use this sauce.

We love making sauces and condiments from

scratch, from Easy Hollandaise Sauce to
Tzatziki Sauce. If you do too, then you’ll want
to save this homemade BBQ sauce recipe.

Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post
for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

Tomato ketchup – Use any brand you like.

Apple cider vinegar – Apple cider vinegar
is the classic choice for homemade
barbecue sauce, but white vinegar will
work in a pinch.
Worcestershire sauce – This adds
irresistible umami flavor to balance out the
sweet, savory, and acidic flavors in the
recipe. It’s a must.
Light brown sugar – Dark brown sugar has
a more pronounced molasses flavor than
light; you can use it in this recipe, but the
flavor of the finished sauce will be
different.
Yellow mustard – The kind you put on hot
dogs is just fine here.
Paprika – Sweet or smoked paprika will
work in this recipe.
Onion powder – Onion powder is a
fantastic way to add lots of savory flavor to
a recipe without loading it with actual
pieces of onion.
Ground black pepper – Grind this fresh, if
you can.
Garlic cloves – We use 4 garlic cloves here
to make the BBQ sauce extra delicious.
Water – You could use chicken stock if you
happen to have some on hand.

How to Make Homemade

BBQ Sauce
When I say this recipe is easy, I really mean it.
There are only two steps involved:

^_ Simmer – Place all of the ingredients in a

large saucepan. Stir and bring the mixture
to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
Continue to simmer uncovered for about
30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until
the sauce has thickened.
b_ Season – Taste the sauce and season to
taste. You can add more sugar, spices, or
salt at this point. Remove from heat and
use the sauce right away or store it.

Pro Tip: Right off the heat, the sauce

will taste a little spicy and it will smell
vinegary. Once you refrigerate it, the
flavors will meld and mellow.

Common Questions
What is barbecue sauce?
Barbecue sauce is one of those kitchen staples
that can be used in a number of ways, including
marinating meat, dipping, topping, and basting.
It typically has a tomato base and a flavor that’s
sweet and a little bit spicy.

Is this a spicy BBQ sauce?

This is a mild sauce. It has a hint of spice when
tasted right off the stove but mellows out even
further when applied to grilled meats.

Can I substitute the mustard?

You can use an equal amount of dijon mustard
or substitute it with 1 tablespoon of mustard
powder.

What is the best ketchup for barbecue sauce?

I recommend an everyday kind of ketchup.
There’s no need to spend extra money on
gourmet ketchup when you’re using it to make
barbecue sauce since you’ll be adding so many
of your own seasonings.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, you can double the recipe. Keep in mind
that it will need to simmer longer in order to
thicken.

How can I make this sauce spicier?

Add cayenne pepper to taste if you want to
make a spicy barbecue sauce.

Serve BBQ Sauce with

My family loves this homemade barbecue sauce
in and with:

Grilled Steak
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Pulled Pork
Grilled Chicken Breast
Barbecued Chicken Thighs
Instant Pot Ribs

Make-Ahead
You don’t need a fancy bottle for your BBQ
sauce; a glass Mason jar is perfect (or empty
jam jars, which is what I used), or you can even
store it in an airtight plastic container.

To Refrigerate: Store homemade BBQ

sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Freezing: Transfer the sauce to a freezer-
safe container or zip-top bag; press out
the excess air and freeze for up to 3
months.
To Thaw: Frozen barbecue sauce can be
thawed in the refrigerator overnight before
using, or if you’re in a time crunch, you can
place the sealed freezer bag in a bowl of
warm water to thaw it faster.

Once you try this homemade BBQ sauce recipe,

you’ll never buy store-bought again.

More Homemade
Condiments and Sauces
If you love this Homemade BBQ Sauce, then
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Homemade BBQ Sauce

Recipe
 4.95 from 254 votes

Author: Natasha Kravchuk

Homemade barbecue
sauce is cheaper and
tastier than store-bought
BBQ sauce and you can
use better ingredients
with less preservatives. (Yields 2 1/4
cups)

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

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Ingredients US CUSTOMARY METRIC

Servings: 20 servings

1 1/2 cups tomato ketchup

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 Tbsp yellow mustard

1 Tbsp paprika or to taste

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1 Combine all ingredients in a

saucepan, bring to a boil then lower
the heat and simmer uncovered for
30 minutes or until sauce is
thickened.

2 Add more sugar or seasonings to

taste if desired, then remove from
heat. Cool completely to room
temperature then cover and store in
the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.*

Notes

*Right off the heat, you will still be able to

smell some vinegar and it will taste a little
spicy but the sauce will mellow out in
flavor as it melds in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Per Serving

56kcal calories 14g carbs

0.3g protein 0.1g fat

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Nutrition Disclosure

Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue sauce, easy bbq sauce,
homemade barbecue sauce
Skill Level: Easy Peasy
Calories: 56

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