Kathie Cook's Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with Kathie Cook's Barbecue Sauce, a perfectly balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors that’s destined to become your go-to homemade BBQ sauce. This easy, 20-minute recipe combines pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar with bold spices such as smoked paprika, chili powder, and a touch of Dijon mustard for depth. With optional hot sauce to add a customizable kick, this versatile condiment is ideal as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for everything from juicy ribs and burgers to roasted vegetables. Made in one saucepan and stored easily for up to two weeks, this classic barbecue sauce promises to bring backyard flavors to all your meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to incorporate the spices evenly.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.

Step 5

Adjust the sweetness, tanginess, or spiciness to taste by adding more honey, vinegar, or hot sauce as desired.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the barbecue sauce cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Store the barbecue sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Step 8

Use Kathie Cook’s Barbecue Sauce as a marinade, glaze, or condiment for grilled meats, burgers, or even roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(406.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	498.9

Total Fat 3.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2898.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 96.6g
Protein 1.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 74.8mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 321.2mg	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: 5.9%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 93.2%