Description
Elevate your grilling game with this quick and easy 10 Minute Homemade Barbecue Sauce. Perfect for any occasion—from backyard cookouts to family dinners—this sauce combines a delightful mix of sweetness, tanginess, and smokiness. Made in just one pot, it’s the go-to recipe for busy cooks who want to enhance their grilled meats and veggies effortlessly. With only ten minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that pairs beautifully with chicken, ribs, burgers, or even as a dipping sauce for fries and fresh vegetables. Customize it to your taste by adjusting the heat level or adding extra spices. Get ready to impress your guests with this flavorful barbecue essential!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ketchup (240 g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (110 g)
- 1/4 cup black treacle (80 g)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (30 ml)
- 2 tsp English or Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for heat
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, black treacle, apple cider vinegar, cooking oil, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Whisk until well mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Allow it to cool before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg