Garry's Kansas City Bbq Sauce
Dive into the bold, tangy, and smoky flavors of Garry's Kansas City BBQ Sauce—a true barbecue essential that captures the heart of Midwest grilling. This homemade sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, with a rich depth from molasses and a kick of smoked paprika, chili powder, and optional cayenne pepper for those who like a bit of heat. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this sticky-smooth sauce is wonderfully versatile, perfect for slathering on ribs, basting juicy chicken, or pairing with pulled pork. Elevate your backyard barbecues with this easy-to-make, refrigerator-friendly sauce that balances sweetness, tang, and spice like a Kansas City classic.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Molasses
- 3 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, molasses, and water. Stir well to combine.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 3
Once the mixture is simmering, add the yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to incorporate all the spices evenly.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This will thicken the sauce and deepen the flavors.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and make adjustments as needed. For additional sweetness, add a tablespoon of brown sugar. For more tang, add a splash of apple cider vinegar. For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper or chili powder.
Step 6
Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness and flavor, remove it from the heat.
Step 7
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a clean jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Step 8
Use this BBQ sauce to baste ribs, chicken, pulled pork, or as a dipping sauce for your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1044.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1341.6 |
| Total Fat 2.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4791.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 339.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 290.0g | |
| Protein 3.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 403.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2017.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories