Grandma Loretta's Bbq Sauce

Transport your taste buds to backyard cookouts and cherished family gatherings with Grandma Loretta’s BBQ Sauce, a rich and tangy homemade barbecue sauce brimming with bold flavors. This recipe combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and dark brown sugar with a touch of honey for sweetness, plus Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of soy sauce for complexity. Smoked paprika and optional cayenne pepper add just the right amount of smoky spice, making it the perfect complement to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce can be tailored to your taste—add more spice for heat or extra sugar for a sweeter kick. Whip up a batch and savor the nostalgic comfort of a recipe passed down through generations!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.75 cup dark brown sugar
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.

Step 2

Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce starts to gently simmer.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, and add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the spices.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the water while stirring to slightly thin the consistency of the sauce.

Step 5

Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed (e.g., add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or cayenne for heat).

Step 7

Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a clean, airtight jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

Use as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for your favorite grilled or baked dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1044.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1431.6

Total Fat 6.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3726.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 351.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 309.8g
Protein 3.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 230.8mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 801.1mg	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: 4.0%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 95.1%