Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe, in a jar with a spoon. Make ahead for quick meals!

 

This Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. This barbecue sauce is a little spicy, slightly sweet and perfectly tangy!

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own BBQ sauce from scratch, then this recipe is for you! It is so easy, simple and fast – 15 minutes is all it takes!

This homemade BBQ sauce is the best slathered on grilled chicken. It’s also perfect to serve with ribs, as a spread with my best turkey burger recipe, or as a dip for chicken tenders. This BBQ sauce gives the best flavor to crockpot bbq chicken! The possibilities really are limitless for what you can serve with this delicious homemade barbecue sauce!

You can make a batch of this BBQ sauce recipe ahead of time and store it in your refrigerator for busy weeknights. When you’re not sure what to make for dinner, use it as a marinade for chicken for the grill!

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe, in a jar with a spoon. Make ahead for quick meals!

This Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. This barbecue sauce is a little spicy, slightly sweet and perfectly tangy!
 Prep Time5 mins
 Cook Time10 mins
 Total Time15 mins
 Calories111kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra spice

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat, whisking, and then reduce heat. Simmer 5-10 minutes to blend and develop the flavors, stirring often.
  • Add more water to thin the barbecue sauce if it is too thick.

Notes

  • Store BBQ sauce for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Nutrition information is an estimate.

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