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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 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 25 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

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