Mom’s Best B-B-Q Sauce

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.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 583.8

Dietary: Vegetarian

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.

Directions

1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the sliced onions and oil, then sauté until the onions are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
3
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.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
6
Taste the sauce and add salt as needed to balance the flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 583.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.0g36%
Saturated Fat 6.4g32%
Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
Sodium 1009.5mg43%
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.

Keywords: bbq, barbecue, sauce, grilling, american, homemade, tangy, spicy, sweet, ketchup, vinegar, onion, garlic, cumin, chili, horseradish, mustard, corn syrup, glaze, dipping

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