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Tangy Smokehouse BBQ Sauce Recipe

Tangy Smokehouse BBQ Sauce is a quick homemade barbecue sauce with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Made with ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and savory seasonings, this versatile sauce is perfect for grilled meats, burgers, sandwiches, fries, and barbecue favorites. It takes only minutes to prepare and delivers authentic smokehouse flavor from simple pantry ingredients.
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Preparation 5 minutes
Preparation time:10 minutes
estimated costs pp $3.20
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Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small saucepan
  • stirring spoon
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • Whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce if using.
  • Stir in the water.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove from the heat and allow the sauce to cool completely.
  • Transfer to an airtight container.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes & Wine Advice

Notes

This barbecue sauce develops even deeper flavor after several hours in the refrigerator.
The combination of vinegar, brown sugar, and smoked paprika creates a classic smokehouse-style flavor profile.

Serving Suggestions

Brush the sauce onto grilled chicken, pork chops, ribs, burgers, or sausages during the final minutes of cooking.
Serve it as a dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, roasted vegetables, chicken tenders, or sandwiches.

Variations

Add extra Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, or chili flakes for a spicier version.
Replace the brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness and depth of flavor.

Wine Advice

A fruity red wine pairs beautifully with barbecue dishes featuring this sauce.
Its smoky, sweet, and tangy notes work especially well with grilled meats and summer barbecue favorites.

Nutrition values

Calories: 25 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Sodium: 180 mg | Sugar: 5 g
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Course; Barbecue / Condiments / Sauce
Cuisine; American
Season: All Seasons / Summer
Diets; Dairy-Free
Occasions Barbecue / Family Dinner / Summerpartys