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Sweet and Tangy BBQ sauce

This delicious Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce has the perfect balance of sweetness you would expect and a tangy surprise to balance everything.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy sauce recipe, homemade bbq sauce, how to make bbq sauce, sweet and tangy bbq sauce, sweet bbq sauce
Servings: 20 People
Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Ketchup
  • 1.5 cups Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp All purpose seasoning

Instructions

  • Measure out your ingredients.
  • In a sauce pan, add ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, honey, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce and all purpose rub. Simmer over low heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Taste and adjust for heat, sweetness of tanginess.
  • Brush on protein or store in airtight mason jars for later use.

Notes

How to adjust flavor levels:
  • Add smoked paprika for a more smokey flavor.
  • Add bourbon for a savory rich finish.
  • Add your favorite soda pop for a fun twist on a recipe
  • Add more hot sauce for more kick.
How to store BBQ sauce:
  • Homemade BBQ sauce can be used up to 2 weeks if stored in the fridge. 
  • Pour the sauce into airtight mason jars.  Use when needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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