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Understanding What Is BBQ Sauce Made Of: Classic Homemade Recipe

This quick and easy homemade barbecue sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and spice. With a tomato base enhanced by brown sugar, vinegar, and a blend of spices, this versatile sauce will elevate your grilling game.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 32 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 43
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups brown sugar packed
  • 1¼ cups ketchup
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2½ tablespoons dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 dashes hot sauce more to taste

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and measure them out for easy assembly.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, and water. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Add Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
  4. Whisk everything together until the sauce is smooth and the brown sugar has dissolved completely.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
  7. Add hot sauce to taste, starting with just a couple of dashes and adjusting according to your preferred spice level.
  8. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 278mgSugar: 9g
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