Name: Homemade BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup ketchup; 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon onion powder

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Homemade BBQ Sauce is a thick, sweet, tangy sauce made with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now.

A jar filled with BBQ sauce with a spoon set in front of it.

I believe that homemade is always better than store-bought. This BBQ sauce recipe is one that I have been making for years. I make it whenever I am making any barbecue meats.

Every time I make this sauce my hubby tells me that this is the best sauce he has ever eaten. It is a recipe that you can use for meats that are roasted in the oven or meats that are made on the grill. Another reason I love this recipe is that it is so simple to make and, the flavor is delicious.

Helpful Tips

Don’t worry about the brand or price of the ketchup used in this recipe. I usually buy the least expensive ketchup for this recipe.
Many barbecue sauces call for water, but I prefer not to use it because it dilutes the sauce and reduces the flavor.
I use distilled white vinegar for this recipe. Apple cider is a good substitute.
Simmer the sauce for 5 to 10 minutes to blend the ingredients and flavors
The sauce can be used on chicken, pork, or beef. It gives the meat a tangy delicious flavor.
The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Ingredients needed for homemade BBQ sauce

The list of ingredients is shown from left to right in the picture.

Yellow Mustard – The mustard gives another layer of flavor to the sauce. It gives it an extra tanginess.
Ketchup – The ketchup helps with the sweetness of the sauce.
Brown sugar – I use light brown sugar in this recipe. It adds sweetness, but it is not overpowering.
Worcestershire Sauce – The Worcestershire sauce gives depth to the flavor of the sauce.
Onion Powder– The onion powder gives additional flavor.
Distilled White Vinegar – The vinegar gives a tangy flavor to the sauce.

Steps for making BBQ sauce

Step one

Combine the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and onion powder in a medium saucepan.

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Step two

Place on medium-low heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

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If you make this homemade BBQ sauce, I would love to hear about it! Please leave me a comment and a rating.

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Homemade BBQ Sauce is a thick, sweet, tangy sauce made with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now.

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Course: Dips

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Homemade BBQ Sauce, BBC Sauce, Barbecue Sauce

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Dawn

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup ketchup
6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and onion powder in a medium saucepan.
Place on medium-low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes

Notes

Use inexpensive ketchup for this recipe. It doesn’t matter what brand you use.
Do not skip the Worcestershire sauce for this recipe. It gives great flavor to the sauce.
It is not necessary to heat the sauce before applying it to your meat/dish. I like to heat the sauce to blend the flavors.
Do not add water to the sauce. I know that some sauces have water as an ingredient, but I like the sauce so it is thick.
The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in and airtight container.

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with the brands of ingredients used.

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