Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

from natashaskitchen.com
35 min

Homemade barbecue sauce is cheaper and tastier than store-bought BBQ sauce and you can use better ingredients with less preservatives. (Yields 2 1/4 cups)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups tomato ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp paprika or to taste
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

  2. 2

    Add more sugar or seasonings to taste if desired, then remove from heat. Cool completely to room temperature then cover and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.*