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Sweet BBQ Sauce

Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 63
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and whisk until the brown sugar dissolves.
  2. Bring to a gentle bubble over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce darkens and a spatula dragged through leaves a slow-filling trail.
  3. Ladle into a clean jar and cool to room temperature. Seal and refrigerate.

Notes

The sauce will look thin when hot but thickens noticeably as it cools. For the best flavour, make it a day ahead and let it rest in the fridge overnight.