This homemade BBQ sauce recipe can be used in so many ways, and is great to always have on hand. This classically flavored sauce is blended with the perfect amount of sweetness, tang, and hint of smoke.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword apple cider vinegar, bbq sauce, brown sugar, molasses, pepper, salt, tomato sauce
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Cooling Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours40 minutesminutes
Servings 16servings
Ingredients
15ouncestomato sauce
3tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
½cupbrown sugarpacked
½cupwater
¼cupmollassesunsulphured
2tablespoonsworcestershire sauce
1tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
½teaspoonsea saltfine
½teaspoonchili powder
½teaspooncuminground
¼teaspooncinnamonground
1 ½teaspoonliquid smokeoptional
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a medium pot and whist together. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally. Once thickened, turn off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Once cooled, blend the BBQ sauce for an even smoother texture. This step is optional but will give you a consistency much like a store bough sauce.
Store in an airtight container or jar for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Notes
Once the sauce has cooled slightly, blend it to achieve a smooth texture resembling a store bought sauce.
If you want to add some extra spice, add a few dashes of Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce.