Pantry Barbecue Sauce

Transform your backyard cookouts with this quick and easy Pantry Barbecue Sauce, bursting with bold, smoky flavors crafted entirely from everyday staples. This homemade BBQ sauce combines tangy ketchup, sweet brown sugar, and a touch of honey with a blend of spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground mustard to create a perfectly balanced, finger-licking sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal as a marinade, dip, or glaze, and can be customized with a dash of chili powder for extra heat. Say goodbye to store-bought and elevate your grilling game with this one-pot wonder that’s as convenient as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 2

Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, chili powder (if using), salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

Add the water to the saucepan and stir to thin out the sauce consistency.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt, sugar, or vinegar to balance the flavors.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the barbecue sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or container.

Step 8

Use immediately as a marinade, sauce, or dip, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(397.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	391.3

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2392.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 78.9g
Protein 1.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 63.0mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 304.8mg	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: 1.1%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 97.7%