Neely's Barbeque Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with Neely’s Barbecue Sauce, a rich and flavorful homemade classic that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! This perfectly balanced sauce combines a tangy base of apple cider vinegar and ketchup with the sweetness of brown sugar, white sugar, and a drizzle of honey. A medley of bold spices—like smoked paprika, ground mustard, and a pinch of cayenne pepper—brings a smoky heat, while Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice add depth and brightness. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this versatile barbecue sauce is ideal for brushing onto ribs, chicken, or pulled pork, or serving as a delicious dipping companion. Quick to prepare, store up to two weeks, and bursting with bold, southern-inspired flavors, Neely's Barbecue Sauce is your next go-to for crowd-pleasing backyard barbecues.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ketchup
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 5 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons White sugar
• 0.5 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Ground mustard
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, water, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to blend.

Step 2

Add the brown sugar, white sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and honey to the pan. Stir until the sugars dissolve completely.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the ground mustard, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all the spices into the sauce.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed—for example, adding a touch more sugar for sweetness or a pinch more cayenne for spice.

Step 7

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using or storing in an airtight container.

Step 8

Store the barbecue sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Stir before using if it separates slightly during storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1114.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	979.2

Total Fat 1.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2123.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 202.1g
Protein 2.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123.2mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 572.9mg	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: 1.4%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 97.7%