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Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

A super easy BBQ sauce recipe that is also super simple, takes no time and is delicious. It also caramelizes really nicely on the grill.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy bbq sauce recipe, homemade bbq sauce recipe, ketchup based bbq sauce, quick bbq sauce recipe, spicy bbq sauce recipe, sweet and spicy bbq sauce
Servings: 48 tablespoons
Calories: 19kcal
Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups ketchup
  • ¾ cup cider vinegar
  • ½ cup loosely packed brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons paprika (smoked preferable)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onions
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Tabasco chipotle sauce

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan off the heat. Mix well to incorporate.
  • Turn your burner to medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes and turn off heat. Let the sauce sit for 10 minutes while the onions reconstitute.

Notes

As always, if you have questions, suggestions or want to share how you make your favorite BBQ sauce... please leave a comment!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg