Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
Homemade BBQ Sauce - this homemade bbq sauce recipe is sweet and smokey and perfect for so many recipes (like ribs, bbq chicken, etc)!
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup*
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons molasses optional
Instructions
- Combine: In a small saucepan, add 2 cups ketchup*, ¼ cup coconut sugar, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1-2 teaspoons molasses (if using). Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Place on stove and bring to a simmer. Let simmer a bit to help thicken and let flavors meld together, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Serve: Use in your favorite recipe (we love these Easy Oven Baked Ribs, these Smoked Baby Back Ribs and this Crockpot BBQ Chicken)!
Notes
- *Ketchup: I used Primal Kitchen's ketchup that is made with super clean ingredients and no added sugar. If you use a different ketchup that is sweeter you might not need the molasses so be sure and taste before adding.
- Smoky: if you want it even smokier, I would recommend adding additional liquid smoke 1/4 teaspoon at a time until you have reached your desired level.
- Paleo: if you want this to be paleo simply use the Primal Kitchen ketchup and skip the molasses.
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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