Margaret's Barbecue Sauce

Get ready to elevate your grilling game with Margaret's Barbecue Sauce, a homemade blend of bold flavors that’s both tangy and sweet with a touch of smoky heat. This versatile sauce combines pantry favorites like ketchup, brown sugar, and honey with a perfect balance of apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce for depth. Infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder, this sauce simmers to perfection in just 15 minutes, creating a velvety, flavor-packed glaze or dip. Whether slathered on ribs, brushed over grilled chicken, or served as a dipping sauce, Margaret's Barbecue Sauce will transform your backyard barbecue into a culinary triumph. Easy to make and refrigerator-friendly, this crowd-pleaser is bound to become your go-to summer staple!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 0.5 cups apple cider vinegar
• 0.75 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cups water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine all wet ingredients.

Step 2

Add the smoked paprika, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt to the saucepan. Stir the mixture until the spices are fully incorporated.

Step 3

Pour in the water to adjust the consistency of the sauce. Stir thoroughly.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until slightly thickened and the flavors have melded together.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Transfer the barbecue sauce to a clean, airtight container or jar. The sauce can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Step 9

Use Margaret's Barbecue Sauce as a glaze for grilled meats, a marinade, or even as a flavorful dipping sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1108.3

Total Fat 2.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4771.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 277.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 228.3g
Protein 4.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 211.9mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 762.0mg	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: 2.0%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 96.5%