This sweet-and-savory Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe tastes so much better than store-bought, and it’s cheaper too. Best of all, you can make it with better ingredients and fewer preservatives. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is.
If you love homemade sauce recipes like Classic Pesto, and Tartar Sauce, this BBQ Sauce will be a new favorite.
We’re always looking for ways to save money by making our own sauces and condiments, and when those money-saving recipes also end up tasting better than the original, it’s definitely a win. There’s just something so satisfying about making your own kitchen staples like BBQ sauce, hummus, and marinara.
Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
Homemade barbecue sauce is cheaper and tastier than store-bought BBQ sauce and you can use better ingredients with less preservatives. (Yields 2 1/4 cups)
Prep: 5min
Total: 35min
Yield: 20
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 56 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 0.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Saturated Fat 0.02 g, Sodium 228 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 12 g, unSaturated Fat 0.1 g, servingSize 1 serving
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
Instruction:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
- Add more sugar or seasonings to taste if desired, then remove from heat. Cool completely to room temperature then cover and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.*
Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe – Ready in 15 minutes, you’ll have the best Homemade Barbecue Sauce that is sweet and tangy and made from scratch!
Prep: 5min
Total: 15min
Yield: 16
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 tablespoons, calories 57 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 431 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instruction:
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium saucepan situated over medium heat. Allow to come to a bubble and then reduce the heat to low. Allow to simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool slightly and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Homemade BBQ Sauce
This Kansas City-style homemade bbq sauce recipe is sweet, tangy, smoky, and perfect on just about everything.
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- optional: a few pinches of cayenne for extra heat, if desired
Instruction:
- Whisk all ingredients together in a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Use the sauce immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
How To Make BBQ Sauce 3 Ways
FAQ
How to make your own barbecue sauce?
- 1/2 cup ketchup.
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar.
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce.
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar.
- Hot sauce or cayenne to taste.
- 1 tsp. granulated garlic.
- Dash of mustard powder.
- 1 tsp. salt.
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