Curry Bar B Que Sauce

Elevate your summer grilling game with this bold and flavorful Curry Barbecue Sauce, a vibrant twist on traditional BBQ flavors. Combining classic smoky-sweet elements like ketchup, brown sugar, and honey with the exotic warmth of yellow curry powder, cumin, and a hint of ginger, this sauce is both comforting and adventurous. The addition of apple cider vinegar and soy sauce creates the perfect balance of tangy and savory, while optional cayenne pepper offers a customizable kick of heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sauce adds a globally inspired twist to grilled chicken, pork, or veggie skewers. With its rich, aromatic blend of spices and velvety texture, it’s your go-to recipe for a sophisticated BBQ upgrade.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 teaspoons Yellow curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup and tomato paste over low heat.

Step 2

Stir in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.

Step 3

Add the curry powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Gradually stir in the water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes or until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You may add a pinch of salt, more curry powder, or a touch of brown sugar depending on your preference.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before using.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a barbecue sauce or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(533.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	599.9

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2402.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 118.2g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 134.4mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 877.5mg	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: 2.4%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 93.3%