Cam's Sweet and Spicy Special Bbq Sauce

Get ready to elevate your grilling game with "Cam's Sweet and Spicy Special BBQ Sauce," a bold and flavorful blend that strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and heat. Featuring pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and honey, paired with a tangy kick from apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, this homemade barbecue sauce is infused with layers of smoky goodness from smoked paprika and optional liquid smoke. A touch of cayenne pepper and hot sauce adds just the right amount of fiery zing, making it versatile enough to glaze ribs, chicken, or burgers, or serve as a delicious dipping sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is your go-to condiment for summer cookouts and backyard gatherings. Store it in your refrigerator for up to two weeks for a flavorful finishing touch to all your BBQ favorites!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ketchup
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional, for extra smokiness)
• 0.25 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

Add Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and liquid smoke (if using). Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Add 1/4 cup of water to the saucepan to thin out the sauce slightly. Stir until smooth.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 20-25 minutes. The sauce should thicken slightly as it cooks.

Step 5

Taste and adjust spiciness by adding more hot sauce or cayenne pepper if desired. You can also add a touch more sugar or honey if you prefer it sweeter.

Step 6

Once the desired thickness and flavor is achieved, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Transfer the BBQ sauce to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 8

Use Cam's Sweet and Spicy Special BBQ Sauce as a glaze for ribs, chicken, or burgers, or serve it as a tasty dipping sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(901.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1117.5

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4908.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 243.4g
Protein 2.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180.6mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 787.8mg	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: 0.9%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 98.2%