Heinz Ketchup Basic Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Heinz Ketchup Basic Barbecue Sauce, a quick and easy homemade recipe that’s bursting with bold, smoky sweetness. Made in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce combines classic pantry staples like Heinz ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, enhanced with a flavorful medley of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce. Customize the spice level with a dash of optional hot sauce for heat, and use it to glaze ribs, slather on burgers, or serve as a tangy dip. Perfect for backyard barbecues or weeknight meals, this DIY barbecue sauce is simple to prepare yet rich in taste, and it stores beautifully in the fridge for all your grilling adventures.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Heinz ketchup
• 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine Heinz ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 2

Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely and the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 3

Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and hot sauce (if using). Stir to combine.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more vinegar for tanginess, sugar for sweetness, or spices for heat, if desired.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.

Step 7

Use immediately as a glaze, dip, or marinade, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(351.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	539.3

Total Fat 0.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2564.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 115.0g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84.1mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 316.5mg	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: 0.5%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 98.9%