Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

4.96 from 275 votes

Homemade BBQ Sauce takes minutes to make with simple pantry ingredients. It's healthier and tastier than store-bought, and great for marinating, dipping, and grilling.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Sauce

Servings:

Calories: 285kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Cost: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup (240g)
2/3 cup light brown sugar (147g)
1/4 cup molasses (85g), unsulphured
2/3 cup red wine vinegar (159g)
2 teaspoons hickory flavored liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika , or regular paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large saucepan and mix together until smooth.
8 ounces tomato sauce, 1 cup ketchup, 2/3 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup molasses, 2/3 cup red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons hickory flavored liquid smoke, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or up to one hour, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and allow to cool. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
Store in an air tight container or jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

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Notes

Yield: Makes about 2.5 cups sauce. Serving size is 2/3 cup.

Make Ahead Instructions: Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Freezing Instructions: allow to cool completely and store in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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