This easy homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe is tantalizingly tangy with delicious hints of both smokey and sweet flavors. It’s wonderful on chicken, beef, and pork and also delicious as a dip, a marinade, or a unique seasoning for veggies. It’s the perfect addition to all your go-to summer staples!
¼cupbrown sugarup to 1/3 cup for a sweeter BBQ sauce
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
2teaspoonssmoked paprika
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
¼teaspoonground black pepper
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspooncayenne pepperoptional
1teaspoonliquid smokeoptional
2tablespoonstomato pasteoptional, for a thicker, stronger tomato flavor bbq sauce
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder, ground pepper, and salt. Whisk until combined.
Simmer barbecue sauce, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Cook it for a bit longer if you prefer a thicker sauce. Test for seasoning keeping in mind that flavors will deepen as the sauce has a chance to cool.
Store barbecue sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.