Get ready to elevate your next barbecue with this **Finger Lickin’ Knuckle Suckin’ Chin Drippin’ Good BBQ Sauce**—the ultimate homemade sauce that’s just as bold as its name! Bursting with a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors, this sauce is crafted with pantry favorites like ketchup, brown sugar, and molasses, along with a touch of Dijon mustard and a hint of cayenne for a kick. The optional splash of liquid smoke takes it over the top, delivering that authentic, slow-cooked BBQ essence in just 35 minutes. Whether you’re slathering it on ribs, brushing it over grilled chicken, or serving it as a dipping sauce for fries, this irresistible barbecue sauce is sure to become your go-to for cookouts and weeknight meals alike. Plus, it’s simple to make, customizable to your heat and smoke preferences, and can be stored for up to two weeks—making it perfect for meal preppers and BBQ enthusiasts alike!
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In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly to prevent the sugars from sticking to the bottom.
Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and stir in the Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix until the spices are fully incorporated.
Add the liquid smoke (if using) and water, stirring to combine. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more water if the sauce is too thick.
Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together beautifully.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed—add a pinch more cayenne for extra heat or a splash of vinegar for more tanginess.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the BBQ sauce cool slightly. Pour into a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy this sauce slathered on your favorite grilled or smoked meats, veggies, or as a dipping sauce!
Serving size | (948.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1297.7 |
Total Fat 3.5g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2821.3mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 325.4g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
Total Sugars 288.1g | |
Protein 1.1g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 320.5mg | 0% |
Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
Potassium 1778.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories