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Authentic Kansas City BBQ Sauce

This homemade Kansas City-style barbecue sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet, smoky, tangy, and spicy. It's thick enough to cling to ribs and brisket while being versatile enough to use as a dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 48 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 46
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke hickory flavor
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and measure them out before beginning. This makes the cooking process much smoother.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, molasses, and brown sugar. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Add apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to incorporate completely.
  4. Mix in yellow mustard and liquid smoke, blending until smooth.
  5. Add all dry seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure no lumps remain.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Be careful, as it can splatter.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The sauce should thicken slightly.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  9. Transfer to glass jars or airtight containers for storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 10gFat: 1gSodium: 219mgSugar: 8g
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