Description
Elevate your grilling game with our Quick & Easy 10 Minute Homemade Barbecue Sauce. This versatile sauce combines sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors that perfectly complement everything from grilled chicken and ribs to roasted vegetables. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up a delicious homemade BBQ sauce in no time! Perfect for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe allows you to customize the flavor to your liking—whether you prefer it sweet or spicy. Enjoy fresh, preservative-free goodness that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup black treacle (cane molasses)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tsp mustard (Dijon or English)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- smoked paprika
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, black treacle, apple cider vinegar, oil, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne (if desired). Whisk together until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or heat as preferred. If a thicker consistency is desired, continue simmering for an additional few minutes.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg