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How to Make BBQ Sauce From Scratch: The Ultimate Homemade Recipe

Learn how to make BBQ sauce at home with simple pantry ingredients. This all-American classic barbecue sauce takes just 5 minutes to prepare and is perfect for pulled pork, ribs, grilled chicken, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ketchup preferably high-quality
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, add the ketchup as your base ingredient.
  2. Pour in the apple cider vinegar for tanginess.
  3. Add brown sugar and molasses for sweetness and depth.
  4. Sprinkle in all the spices: paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, allspice, coriander, and cumin.
  5. Whisk everything together thoroughly until completely combined and smooth.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed - add more cayenne for heat or brown sugar for sweetness.

Nutrition

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