Classic BBQ Sauce
Classic BBQ Sauce is a rich, tangy homemade barbecue sauce with the perfect balance of sweetness, smokiness, and spice. It's ideal for glazing, dipping, marinating, or brushing onto grilled meats and vegetables.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1½ cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Allow the sauce to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Simmer the sauce gently to allow the flavors to blend without scorching. Store the cooled sauce in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Brush the sauce onto meat during the final minutes of grilling to prevent burning. This sauce also works well as a dipping sauce for fries, chicken, or roasted vegetables.Wine Advice
A fruity Zinfandel complements the sweet and smoky flavors beautifully. A light-bodied red wine is another excellent match for grilled dishes with this sauce.Nutrition values
Calories: 62 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 310 mg | Sugar: 12 g