Danny's Favorite Barbecue Sauce

Get ready to elevate your grill game with Danny's Favorite Barbecue Sauce—an irresistible, homemade blend of tangy, smoky, and sweet flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Crafted with a base of ketchup and dark brown sugar, this recipe hits all the right notes with the addition of apple cider vinegar for a zesty kick, Worcestershire sauce for depth, and a touch of liquid smoke for that backyard barbecue essence. Seasoned to perfection with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne pepper, this sauce is ideal for marinating, glazing, or dipping your favorite meats and vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is the secret to a crowd-pleasing cookout! Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks and let the flavors compel you to grill again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ketchup
• 1 cup Dark brown sugar
• 1 quarter_cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine ketchup, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk the ingredients together over medium heat until smooth.

Step 2

Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to incorporate the spices evenly throughout the sauce.

Step 3

Pour in the liquid smoke and water to thin the sauce slightly. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce cook for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more brown sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or cayenne for heat according to your preference.

Step 6

Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container.

Step 7

Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use it as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for your favorite barbecue dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1124.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1437.2

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2491.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 361.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 319.2g
Protein 1.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 285.2mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 922.6mg	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: 0.5%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 99.1%