Christy's Bbq Sauce

Tangy, sweet, and smoky, Christy's BBQ Sauce is the ultimate homemade barbecue sauce that will elevate your grilling game. Featuring a perfect balance of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this recipe is enhanced with the deep flavors of Worcestershire sauce, honey, and a robust blend of spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal as a marinade, baste, or dipping sauce for everything from ribs to roasted veggies. Customize the heat with optional cayenne pepper and adjust the thickness to your liking with a splash of water. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or prepping weeknight meals, this flavorful BBQ sauce is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 cups apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
• 0.5 cups water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the saucepan.

Step 3

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to avoid sticking.

Step 5

Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

If the sauce becomes too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the BBQ sauce to cool completely.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Step 9

Use as a baste, dip, or marinade for your favorite BBQ dishes, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(900.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	973.5

Total Fat 1.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3614.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 208.1g
Protein 2.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 148.2mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 698.4mg	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: 1.0%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 98.2%