Mc Donald's Barbecue Sauce

Recreate the irresistible tangy-sweet magic of McDonald’s Barbecue Sauce right in your kitchen with this quick and easy recipe! Featuring a perfectly balanced blend of ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and molasses, this homemade version delivers the same smoky, savory flavors you know and love. A hint of liquid smoke and a mix of classic spices like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder elevate this sauce to fast-food perfection. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile barbecue sauce is perfect for dipping chicken nuggets, brushing over grilled meats, or slathering on burgers. Plus, it only gets better with a brief chill in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld into a sauce that’s nothing short of iconic.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Molasses
2 tablespoons Corn syrup
1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion powder
0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, and water. Stir until well combined.

Step 2

Add liquid smoke, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and salt to the saucepan. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 8-10 minutes or until it slightly thickens.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the barbecue sauce as a dip, spread, or glaze for your favorite dishes. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(396.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	475.1

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2225.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 103.2g
Protein 1.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 115.4mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 721.6mg	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: 0.9%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 98.2%