Kc Style Barbecue Sauce

Capture the bold, smoky, and tangy flavors of Kansas City with this irresistible KC Style Barbecue Sauce recipe. Made with a rich base of ketchup, dark brown sugar, and molasses, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, elevated by the depth of apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. A medley of spices, including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne, adds just the right kick to keep your taste buds intrigued. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sauce is perfect for slathering on ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken, and it's easily stored for up to two weeks, making it your new go-to condiment for backyard barbecues. Get ready to savor barbecue the Kansas City way!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.333 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water. Stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.

Step 2

Add the molasses, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, soy sauce, and liquid smoke. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine all the dry ingredients evenly with the liquids.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it thickens to the desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed (e.g., more brown sugar for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess).

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.

Step 8

Transfer the barbecue sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite barbecue dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1134.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1750.2

Total Fat 1.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3105.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 445.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 398.5g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 519.2mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2510.7mg	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: 0.5%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 98.6%