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Classic BBQ Sauce

Classic BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat, taste, and adjust with salt or a pinch of cayenne.
  4. Brush warm sauce over grilled meat or serve as a dipping sauce.

Notes

The sauce thickens more as it cools. If it gets too thick after chilling, thin it out with a splash of water. For a deeper smoky flavor, add ½ teaspoon of liquid smoke with the wet ingredients.