Description
Create a rich, smoky, and perfectly tangy barbecue sauce right in your own kitchen using simple pantry staples. By skipping store-bought additives in favor of high-quality ingredients like molasses and smoked paprika, you gain full control over the flavor profile. This versatile sauce offers a deep, complex base that perfectly complements grilled beef, chicken, or roasted vegetables, delivering a professional-grade culinary finish every time.
Ingredients
2 cups Tomato Ketchup
0.5 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
0.25 cup Dark Molasses
0.3 cup Brown Sugar
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Mustard Powder
Instructions
Combine the ketchup, vinegar, molasses, and brown sugar in a medium stainless steel saucepan over low heat.
Whisk the mixture continuously until the sugar dissolves completely into the liquids.
Incorporate the spices: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard powder.
Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching at the bottom.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
Whisk the spices into a small amount of warm water before adding them to the main pot to ensure an even distribution without lumps. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American BBQ
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg