Oven Barbecue Sauce for Chicken or Ribs
Elevate your next barbecue feast with this rich and tangy Oven Barbecue Sauce, perfect for coating juicy chicken or tender ribs. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this homemade BBQ sauce is infused with the smoky depth of smoked paprika and the zesty kick of cayenne pepper. The sauce is effortlessly cooked in the oven, allowing the flavors to meld into a perfectly balanced, thick glaze in just 15 minutes. Ideal for basting before grilling or baking, it delivers bold flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this oven-baked barbecue sauce is your new go-to recipe for backyard cookouts or weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.333 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Step 2
In a medium-sized, oven-safe saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and water.
Step 3
Whisk the ingredients together until they are smooth.
Step 4
Place the saucepan in the preheated oven, uncovered.
Step 5
Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure the flavors meld evenly and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6
Carefully remove the saucepan from the oven and let the sauce cool slightly.
Step 7
Use the sauce immediately to coat chicken or ribs before baking or grilling, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (407.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 442.5 |
| Total Fat 0.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2398.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 113.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 91.1g | |
| Protein 1.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 86.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 333.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories