Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce
This homemade sweet BBQ sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that brings a perfect balance of sweetness, smokiness, and tang. Ideal for grilling or as a dipping sauce, this BBQ sauce can be customized to fit your taste. Make it spicier or sweeter according to your preference!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Sauce/CondimenT
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more honey for sweetness or more cayenne for heat.
- Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can make this sauce ahead of time for better flavor development.
- Adjust the heat by adding more cayenne pepper or hot sauce if you prefer a spicier sauce.
- This sauce can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and frozen for up to 3 months.
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