Sauce

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Beginner
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A rich, tangy American-style barbecue sauce with sweet and spicy notes
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This homemade barbecue sauce is a staple for grilling season, offering a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Made with a base of ketchup, cider vinegar, and brown sugar, it’s thickened with caramelized onions and garlic for depth. The addition of Worcestershire sauce and chili powder adds complexity, while a hint of cayenne provides a gentle kick. Ideal for brushing onto grilled meats, ribs, or chicken, this sauce also works wonderfully as a dipping sauce for fries or wings. ItâÂÂs easy to prepare, uses pantry staples, and tastes far better than store-bought versions.

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Sauce

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6 Calories: 214.5

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This homemade barbecue sauce is a staple for grilling season, offering a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Made with a base of ketchup, cider vinegar, and brown sugar, it&# 226;ÂÂs thickened with caramelized onions and garlic for depth. The addition of Worcestershire sauce and chili powder adds complexity, while a hint of cayenne provides a gentle kick. Ideal for brushing onto grilled meats, ribs, or chicken, this sauce also works wonderfully as a dipping sauce for fries or wings. ItâÂÂs easy to prepare, uses pantry staples, and tastes far better than store-bought versions.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking gently for 10 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the catsup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 214.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.6g18%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1510.5mg63%
Total Carbohydrate 26.1g9%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 21.8g
Protein 1.4g3%

* 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

This sauce yields approximately 2 1/2 cups.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For a vegan version, ensure the Worcestershire sauce used is plant-based.

Adjust the cayenne pepper to taste if you prefer a milder or hotter sauce.

Keywords: barbecue, sauce, grilling, bbq, american, homemade, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, onion, spicy, tangy, ribs, chicken, simmer, pantry, easy, glaze, dipping
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