E Z Pickin's Texas Mild Bbq Sauce
Capture the soul of Texas barbecue with "E Z Pickin's Texas Mild BBQ Sauce," a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors that's perfect for slathering over your favorite grilled or smoked meats. This quick and easy homemade BBQ sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with a medley of bold seasonings, including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of chipotle powder for a subtle kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, it achieves the perfect balance of mild heat and complex flavor, making it an ideal accompaniment for chicken, ribs, or burgers. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or elevating a weeknight dinner, this versatile sauce will take your barbecue game to the next level.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey.
Step 2
Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Add the water to thin the sauce slightly and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more honey for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or chipotle powder for heat).
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Step 8
Transfer the BBQ sauce to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Step 9
Serve with your favorite grilled or smoked meats, and enjoy the rich, mild flavors of Texas barbecue!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (499.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 559.9 |
| Total Fat 1.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2773.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 142.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 116.1g | |
| Protein 2.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 113.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 579.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories