Ruby's Bbq Sauce

Ruby's BBQ Sauce is the ultimate homemade barbecue companion, packed with bold flavors and a tantalizing balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky notes. This easy-to-make sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and molasses with a medley of savory spices, including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat. Simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes, this rich, glossy sauce is versatile enough to slather on ribs, drizzle over grilled chicken, or use as a dipping sauce for your favorite snacks. With its deep flavor profile and customizable sweetness or tang, Ruby's BBQ Sauce is destined to become a standout addition to your summer barbecue lineup. Keyword-rich and fridge-friendly, it's the perfect recipe for barbecue enthusiasts and home cooks alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 2

Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir until the spices are fully incorporated.

Step 3

Pour in the water and mix until smooth.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed (e.g., more brown sugar for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess).

Step 7

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before transferring to a clean jar or airtight container.

Step 8

Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or use immediately on your favorite grilled meats or as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(623.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	661.7

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1238.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 144.0g
Protein 1.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172.3mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 994.7mg	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: 0.8%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 98.3%