Ingredients
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
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients: ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, garlic, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer the sauce uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more sugar, salt, or spices.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the BBQ sauce to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, transfer the sauce into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For the best flavor, let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before using.
Notes
- For a spicier BBQ sauce, add 1-2 teaspoons of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a smoky BBQ flavor, include 1-2 teaspoons of smoked paprika.
- For a sweeter BBQ sauce, increase the brown sugar or add honey to taste.
- For a vegan version, substitute Worcestershire sauce with a vegan-friendly alternative.
- For a sugar-free version, use stevia or monk fruit as a sugar substitute.
- BBQ sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
- To reheat, microwave in short intervals or warm on the stove over low heat.
- If you want a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add a tablespoon of tomato paste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
