Lee Lee's Famous Barbecue Sauce for Chicken
Transform your grilled chicken into a masterpiece with Lee Lee's Famous Barbecue Sauce, a sweet, tangy, and smoky blend that's guaranteed to elevate your next cookout. Featuring pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar paired with bold accents of smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of cayenne pepper for heat, this homemade barbecue sauce strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's quick to make yet rich with depth, thanks to a gentle simmer that melds all the ingredients into a silky glaze. Whether slathered onto juicy chicken wings, brushed over grilled thighs, or served as a dip, this versatile sauce is packed with crave-worthy flavor. Make it today and enjoy a barbecue sauce you'll never want to replace!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 cup water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Stir to mix thoroughly over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Step 3
Gradually stir in the water to adjust the consistency of the sauce to your liking.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Step 5
Once the sauce reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and creates a slightly thicker consistency.
Step 6
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., add more brown sugar for sweetness or cayenne for extra heat).
Step 7
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from heat and allow it to cool slightly before using.
Step 8
Use immediately as a glaze for grilled chicken or as a dipping sauce. The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (515.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 678.9 |
| Total Fat 1.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1689.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 149.4g | |
| Protein 2.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 121.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 448.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories