Copper River Barbeque Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with this bold and tangy Copper River Barbeque Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors that will take any dish to the next level. Featuring a rich base of ketchup and apple cider vinegar, this homemade BBQ sauce layers on sweetness with dark brown sugar and honey, while smoky paprika and a kick of cayenne pepper add depth and heat. Finished with a touch of Worcestershire and soy sauce for umami richness, this easy-to-make sauce simmers to perfection in just 20 minutes. Whether you're glazing ribs, slathering it on grilled chicken, or using it as a dip for fries, this versatile sauce is a backyard barbeque essential that's sure to impress. Make a batch ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week to enjoy this crave-worthy flavor anytime!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, and honey over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir the mixture together until the sugar is fully dissolved and the ingredients are well combined, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper to the saucepan.

Step 4

Stir the spices into the mixture until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Pour in the water to thin the sauce slightly and stir again.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the sauce to a jar or container and allow it to cool completely before sealing.

Step 10

Use immediately as a glaze for grilled proteins or refrigerate for up to 1 week for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(580.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	655.5

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2012.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 138.3g
Protein 3.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 128.4mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 627.8mg	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: 0.8%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 97.4%