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Homemade Classic American BBQ Sauce Recipe

This all-American barbecue sauce proves that simple ingredients can create extraordinary flavors. The perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy elements makes this sauce ideal for your next cookout, whether you're grilling ribs, basting chicken, or using it as a dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: American, U.S.
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the ketchup first.
  2. Add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and molasses to the bowl.
  3. Incorporate all the spices: smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, allspice, coriander, and cumin.
  4. Whisk everything together thoroughly until completely combined and smooth.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed - add more cayenne for heat, more brown sugar for sweetness, or more vinegar for tanginess.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 226mgSugar: 10g
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