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Simple Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

This Easy BBQ Sauce Recipe is simple to throw together and contains many ingredients you already have in your pantry!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 25 servings

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mason jar or glass jar for storage

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Ketchup
  • 1 1/2 cups Brown sugar
  • 1/4-1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. Paprika Try smoked paprika for that added smoky flavor!
  • 2 tsp. Onion powder
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Honey optional for sweetness
  • 1/4 tsp. Liquid smoke

Instructions
 

  • Measure all of the ingredients out. Combine all of them all  into the saucepan and give it a quick stir.
  • Simmer. Let the sauce gently bubble and simmer for right under 15 minutes.
  • Serve. You can serve immediately. Or you can put it into the fridge for later on. Lastly, you can freeze this sauce.
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