Description
This homemade Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce is a must-try for barbecue enthusiasts and casual grillers alike. With its delightful blend of sweetness, smokiness, and tanginess, this sauce enhances everything from grilled meats to roasted vegetables. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a fresh batch using simple pantry staples—far superior to any store-bought version. Perfect for summer cookouts or adding flair to weeknight dinners, this versatile sauce will quickly become your go-to condiment. Customize the flavor to your liking and enjoy the fresh taste without the preservatives found in commercial sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 ¼ cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in yellow mustard, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; whisk until well combined.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a light simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If too thick, add a tablespoon of water or apple cider vinegar until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as needed before removing from heat.
- Let cool before transferring to a jar for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg