Classic BBQ Sauce
Makes about 2 Cups
5 minutes
25 minutes
Sauces
Easy
Beef, Pork, Chicken
This Classic BBQ Sauce brings a perfect blend of sweetness, tanginess, and smokiness to your grilling experience. Ideal for slathering on ribs, brushing over grilled chicken, or as a dipping sauce for your favorite BBQ dishes, this sauce is a must-have for any barbecue enthusiast.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Ketchup
- 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
- 1/4 Cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional For Heat)
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
Directions
Sauce Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine.
Cooking
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 Minutes until thickened.
Finishing
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.