Red Hot Mamas's Bbq Sauce

Turn up the heat on your next barbecue with Red Hot Mama’s BBQ Sauce, a bold and flavorful homemade condiment that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, smoky, and spicy. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and molasses with a fiery kick from your favorite hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika. Enhanced with a dash of liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce for a robust depth of flavor, this sauce is simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes. With its versatile consistency, it’s perfect for slathering on grilled chicken, smothering ribs, or adding a zesty twist to pulled pork. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or spicing up weeknight dinners, this homemade BBQ sauce recipe is a guaranteed hit. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, ready to elevate your meals for up to two weeks. Get ready for a delicious burst of smoky heat in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 3 tablespoons Hot sauce (your favorite brand)
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and molasses over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 2

Add the hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and liquid smoke. Mix well to incorporate the spices and seasonings.

Step 3

Gradually stir in the water to thin out the sauce slightly and achieve your desired consistency.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The flavors will deepen, and the sauce will thicken slightly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning levels if needed. For more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra hot sauce. For more sweetness, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or molasses.

Step 7

Once the sauce reaches your desired thickness and flavor, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 8

Transfer the BBQ sauce to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

Use Red Hot Mama's BBQ Sauce to brush on grilled meats, mix into pulled pork, or serve as a bold dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(893.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1006.8

Total Fat 1.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6414.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 217.2g
Protein 1.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 284.3mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1757.3mg	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: 0.6%

Carbs: 98.5%