Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this classic Kansas City Barbecue Sauce, a rich, bold, and tangy blend that's the ultimate companion for ribs, pulled pork, chicken, or any barbecue favorite. This homemade sauce combines the sweetness of brown sugar, molasses, and honey with the zesty bite of apple cider vinegar and yellow mustard, while smoked paprika and cayenne pepper deliver a smoky, subtly spicy kick. Simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes, this velvety, flavor-packed sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Easily adjustable to suit your taste, it’s the perfect DIY condiment to store in your fridge for up to two weeks. Bring the authentic taste of Kansas City to your backyard cookouts and make every bite unforgettable!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 0.5 cups apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cups water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Stir well to combine.
Step 2
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Whisk until the spices are fully incorporated.
Step 3
Pour in the water and stir to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
Step 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your desired consistency.
Step 6
Taste the sauce, and if needed, adjust the seasoning by adding more brown sugar for sweetness or cayenne pepper for heat.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Step 8
Once cooled, transfer the sauce to an airtight container or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Step 9
Use this Kansas City Barbecue Sauce to enhance your favorite grilled or smoked dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (932.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1038.5 |
| Total Fat 1.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2611.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 264.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 223.6g | |
| Protein 2.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 233.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1255.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories