Granny's Special Bbq Sauce

Transport your taste buds to backyard barbecues and warm family gatherings with Granny's Special BBQ Sauce, a perfectly balanced blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. This homemade BBQ sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, elevated with the rich complexity of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. A touch of honey lends natural sweetness, while optional cayenne pepper allows you to customize the heat to your liking. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for basting tender ribs, slathering on burgers, or serving as a dip for crispy fries. Homemade and full of love, Granny's Special BBQ Sauce is your go-to recipe for capturing bold, barbecue flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and water. Stir well to combine.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Ensure all the spices are thoroughly incorporated.

Step 4

Let the sauce cook on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking or burning. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cooks.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your preference (e.g., add more brown sugar for sweetness or more cayenne for heat).

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Use the BBQ sauce to baste grilled meats, as a condiment for burgers or sandwiches, or as a flavorful dip for fries or nuggets.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(967.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1136.2

Total Fat 1.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3597.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 288.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 243.2g
Protein 5.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 194.9mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 854.8mg	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: 0.8%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 97.4%