Drew's Special Rib Sauce

Elevate your barbecue game with "Drew's Special Rib Sauce," a tantalizing blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors that will transform any rack of ribs into a standout dish. This homemade barbecue sauce combines pantry essentials like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with bold additions like smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of cayenne for a perfect balance of heat and depth. With just 20 minutes from prep to finish, this versatile sauce is simmered to perfection, allowing the ingredients to meld into a rich and slightly thickened glaze. Whether you're slathering it on ribs fresh off the grill or saving it for later, this sauce pairs beautifully with all types of meats and is a must-have staple for any cookout.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Once simmering, add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and liquid smoke (if using). Stir thoroughly to ensure all the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This allows the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or a touch of honey for additional sweetness.

Step 6

Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 7

Use the sauce immediately to glaze ribs or your favorite meats, or let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(520.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	682.2

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2622.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 150.7g
Protein 1.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 129.3mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 543.4mg	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: 0.6%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 98.6%