Grandpa Slabaugh's Bbq Sauce

Take your barbecue game to the next level with Grandpa Slabaugh's BBQ Sauce—a rich, smoky, and perfectly balanced homemade sauce that’s brimming with classic flavor. Made with a blend of pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, honey, and molasses, this sauce achieves a delightful harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Enhanced with bold spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a dash of optional cayenne for a hint of heat, this versatile sauce is ideal for slathering on ribs, basting grilled chicken, or as a dip for crispy fries. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe yields a deeply flavorful sauce that you can store in the fridge for up to two weeks. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or craving smoky comfort food, this BBQ sauce is destined to become your go-to recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ketchup
• 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cups, packed Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 0.5 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and molasses.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Add the Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne (if using). Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Pour in the water to thin the sauce slightly and continue stirring to incorporate all the ingredients.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, sugar, or spice to suit your preference.

Step 7

Once thickened and the flavors have melded together, remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 8

Transfer the BBQ sauce to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or use immediately for grilling or dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(977.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1129.7

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3963.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 238.7g
Protein 4.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 267.4mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1419.7mg	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: 1.8%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 96.7%