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Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce Recipe

Sweet and tangy bbq sauce is the ultimate homemade barbecue sauce to slather on wings, grilled chicken, ribs, pork chops, and more! Brown sugar makes it sweet and apple cider vinegar gives it a tangy pop of flavor!
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 Servings
Calories 32kcal
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens. It usually takes about 15 minutes.
  • Cool. Store in a sealed container. A mason jar works perfectly. It will store in refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

Notes

Spicy BBQ Sauce: Add cayenne pepper to taste. Start with a little and add more. You could also add hot sauce.
Servings: This recipe makes about 20-24 servings.
Storage: Store leftover barbecue sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gram | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg