This homemade BBQ sauce delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, reminiscent of classic American backyard cookouts. The base of ketchup and cider vinegar is enriched with butter and caramelized onions, creating a smooth yet textured consistency. Aromatics like garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder add depth, while horseradish and hot sauce provide a gentle kick. The addition of dark corn syrup and sugar ensures a glossy finish and rich sweetness that clings beautifully to grilled meats. This versatile sauce is ideal for brushing onto ribs, chicken, or burgers during the last few minutes of cooking. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for fries or wings. Easy to make with pantry staples, this recipe yields a generous amount that stores well in the fridge for future meals.
Mom’S Best B-B-Q Sauce
Description
This homemade BBQ sauce delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, reminiscent of classic American backyard cookouts. The base of ketchup and cider vinegar is enriched with butter and caramelized onions, creating a smooth yet textured consistency. Aromatics like garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder add depth, while horseradish and hot sauce provide a gentle kick. The addition of dark corn syrup and sugar ensures a glossy finish and rich sweetness that clings beautifully to grilled meats.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir in the garlic powder, ketchup, cider vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dark corn syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon rind, sugar, horseradish, cumin powder, chili powder, and hot sauce.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Taste the sauce and add salt as needed to balance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 583.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23.0g36%
- Saturated Fat 6.4g32%
- Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
- Sodium 100959.3mg4207%
- Total Carbohydrate 94.5g32%
- Dietary Fiber 5.7g23%
- Sugars 69.7g
- Protein 4.0g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
Variations: Adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce. For a smokier flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or liquid smoke.
Yield: This recipe makes about 3 to 4 cups of sauce.
