Bubba's Bbq Sauce

Experience the irresistible blend of tangy, smoky, and sweet flavors with Bubba's BBQ Sauce, a homemade recipe that will elevate your backyard cookouts to the next level. Crafted with pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this sauce gets its depth from rich molasses, a hint of Worcestershire sauce, and a bold kick of smoked paprika and chili powder. Customizable with optional cayenne pepper for heat, this versatile barbecue sauce is perfect for slathering on grilled ribs, smoky brisket, or juicy chicken. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s easy to make and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks. Whether you're dipping, marinating, or basting, Bubba's BBQ Sauce is the ultimate addition to your summer barbecue repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ketchup
• 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoons Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 0.5 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, water, and apple cider vinegar over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir in the brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard until well incorporated.

Step 3

Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using), stirring to blend the spices evenly.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 5

Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary (e.g., add a pinch more brown sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or cayenne for heat).

Step 7

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.

Step 8

Once cooled, transfer to a clean jar or airtight container. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

Serve with your favorite grilled or smoked meats, or use as a marinade or dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(902.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	929.9

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2738.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 189.3g
Protein 2.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238.2mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 1261.9mg	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: 1.6%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 97.2%