Brute's Barbecue Sauce

Get ready to take your grilling game to the next level with *Brute’s Barbecue Sauce*, a bold and flavorful homemade BBQ sauce that’s the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and smoky. This recipe combines the richness of ketchup and brown sugar with the tang of apple cider vinegar and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Enhanced by hints of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and a medley of spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, this sauce delivers a smoky, spicy kick that’ll elevate any dish. Finished with liquid smoke for an authentic barbecue flavor, it’s quick to make in under 30 minutes and keeps for up to two weeks in the fridge. Ideal for slathering on ribs, brush-basting chicken, or drizzling over grilled vegetables, this irresistible sauce is your new secret weapon for unforgettable cookouts. Prepare to wow your guests with this BBQ essential!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth.

Step 2

Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 3

Slowly add the liquid smoke and water, stirring constantly to incorporate.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Taste the barbecue sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or sugar to taste.

Step 6

Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container or jar.

Step 7

Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Stir before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1084.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1175.8

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3041.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 253.0g
Protein 3.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193.0mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 828.8mg	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: 0.6%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 98.3%