This homemade barbecue sauce strikes the perfect balance between tangy acidity and rich sweetness. Built on a base of ketchup and brown sugar, its lifted with the brightness of lemon juice and cider vinegar, while Worcestershire sauce and mustard add savory depth. A single bay leaf and minced garlic simmer gently to infuse aromatic warmth without overpowering the main flavors. The result is a glossy, smooth sauce that clings beautifully to grilled chicken, pork ribs, or beef burgers. Its versatile enough to serve as a dipping sauce or a finishing glaze. Quick to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor for backyard cookouts or weeknight dinners. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Tangy Barbecue Sauce
Description
This homemade barbecue sauce strikes the perfect balance between tangy acidity and rich sweetness. Built on a base of ketchup and brown sugar, its lifted with the brightness of lemon juice and cider vinegar, while Worcestershire sauce and mustard add savory depth. A single bay leaf and minced garlic simmer gently to infuse aromatic warmth without overpowering the main flavors. The result is a glossy, smooth sauce that clings beautifully to grilled chicken, pork ribs, or beef burgers. Its versatile enough to serve as a dipping sauce or a finishing glaze. Quick to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor for backyard cookouts or weeknight dinners. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two weeks.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine ketchup, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, cider vinegar, minced garlic, brown sugar, water, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and bay leaf in a small saucepan.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the bay leaf.
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Let the sauce cool slightly before serving or using as a glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 130.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5888.6mg246%
- Total Carbohydrate 31.9g11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 28.1g
- Protein 0.6g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
