Dave's Barbecue Sauce

Get ready to elevate your grilling game with Dave's Barbecue Sauce—a mouthwatering, homemade blend of bold flavors and sweet heat that's perfect for every barbecue enthusiast. This easy-to-make sauce combines tangy apple cider vinegar, rich brown sugar, and a touch of honey for a perfectly balanced sweetness, while smoky paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne pepper add depth and just the right amount of kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for ribs, chicken, or even veggie skewers. With its rich, velvety texture and customizable spice levels, Dave's Barbecue Sauce is sure to become your go-to recipe for all your outdoor cooking and family gatherings. Make it once, and you'll never go back to store-bought!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Stir to mix evenly.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Once the mixture is simmering, add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate all the spices into the sauce.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more honey for sweetness or more cayenne for heat).

Step 6

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

Step 7

Transfer the barbecue sauce to an airtight container or jar. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 8

Use the barbecue sauce as a marinade, glaze, or condiment for your favorite grilled or smoked dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1025.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1005.6

Total Fat 1.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4800.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 251.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 208.5g
Protein 2.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 160.4mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 772.1mg	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: 0.9%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 98.2%