Bill's Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your backyard grilling game with Bill's Barbecue Sauce, a bold and tangy homemade recipe that’s guaranteed to impress! Packed with the perfect balance of sweetness, smokiness, and spice, this sauce combines classic BBQ staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar with the rich depth of Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick. Liquid smoke adds irresistible complexity, making it ideal for slathering on ribs, chicken, or pulled pork. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is effortlessly easy to make and can be stored for up to two weeks—perfect for all your BBQ cravings!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and water.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, liquid smoke, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the spices.

Step 4

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking or burning.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, sugar, or vinegar if needed to balance the flavors.

Step 7

Once the sauce is ready, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(379.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	346.1

Total Fat 1.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 786.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 74.7g
Protein 1.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 128.8mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 516.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.4%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 95.1%