The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce
Tags: Grilling, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Sauces, Snacks
This easy, Homemade BBQ Sauce recipe has the perfect balance of smokey, tangy, and sweet! We use it for marinating, dipping, and grilling!
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
Created by: David
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Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large saucepan and mix together until smooth.,Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 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 weeks.