Homemade BBQ Sauce

Homemade BBQ Sauce

25 min
16 servings

This Homemade BBQ Sauce is thick, sweet, smoky and a little spicy! It's big on flavor and pairs well with chicken, pork, beef or anything on your grill!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 1/2 cups plain tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes ((1 398ml can))
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke ((optional, but recommended))
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan.

  2. 2

    Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer until thickened, about 20-30 minutes or more (you'll be able to see on the side of the pot that the sauce has reduced as the starting line will be higher)

  3. 3

    Cool to room temperature or serve hot with grilled chicken, pork or beef.

  4. 4

    Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator up to 1 week.