Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce

Bring bold Southern flavors to your table with this irresistible Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce! This tangy and sweet sauce achieves the perfect balance of flavors with the zing of apple cider vinegar, the rich sweetness of honey and brown sugar, and a smoky kick from paprika. A quick 5-minute prep and simple stovetop simmering make this homemade BBQ sauce both easy and rewarding to create. Perfect as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce, it’s a must-have for grilling season, enhancing everything from tender ribs to juicy chicken. With its velvety texture and customizable heat level, this versatile Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce will turn any meal into a backyard barbecue feast. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two weeks for endless saucy possibilities!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, honey, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Add the yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once it starts bubbling, reduce the heat to low.

Step 4

Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a bit more honey for added sweetness or more cayenne pepper for extra heat, if desired.

Step 6

Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove it from the heat. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Use as a glaze, dipping sauce, or marinade for your favorite grilled or smoked meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(691.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	823.6

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2739.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 178.6g
Protein 3.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110.1mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 597.0mg	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: 1.8%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 96.8%