Homemade BBQ Sauce
A sweet, tangy ketchup-based condiment with cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and smoky seasoning.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Simmer the Sauce
- Whisk ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a saucepan until evenly mixed.
- Heat over medium for 3–5 minutes until small bubbles form. Reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring often, until lightly thickened.
- Taste a cooled spoonful and add salt and pepper as needed. Simmer briefly to thicken further or add water 1 teaspoon at a time to thin.
- Serve warm or transfer to a clean storage container and chill promptly. Divide into 12 condiment portions.
Notes
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator.