Description
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this 10 Minute Homemade Barbecue Sauce! Perfectly balanced with sweetness, tanginess, and smokiness, this quick sauce is a must-have for any grilling enthusiast. With just a few simple ingredients and one pot, you can whip up a delicious condiment that complements everything from ribs and burgers to grilled veggies. Whether you’re hosting summer barbecues or enhancing weeknight meals, this versatile sauce is sure to impress. In just 10 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful BBQ sauce that adds the perfect finishing touch to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup black treacle (cane molasses)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (for heat)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, cooking oil, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Whisk until well mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally. This step allows the flavors to meld together.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed. Allow it to cool before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 54
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 191mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg