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Homemade BBQ sauce in a jar with some dripping off a spoon back into the jar.

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This easy homemade BBQ sauce is sweet and tangy, made with simple pantry staples you likely already have on hand. It’s quick to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for everyday meals, grilling nights, and simple family dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups ketchup
  • 2 2/3 cups white vinegar
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fancy molasses

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until all the ingredients are mixed together.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and boil gently for 30 minutes or until the sauce is as thick as you like, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the BBQ sauce from the heat and let it cool, then transfer to mason jars or condiment jars and store in your fridge.

Notes

  • If you want a very smooth sauce, after it cools a little, puree it using a stick blender or a normal blender before storing.
  • Store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.