Sexy Barbecue Sauce
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with this Sexy Barbecue Sauce—a rich, smoky, and perfectly balanced homemade BBQ sauce that transforms any dish into a flavor-packed masterpiece. Crafted with pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and dark brown sugar, this recipe takes it up a notch with layers of honey, molasses, and a hint of liquid smoke for that irresistible grilled essence. The robust blend of spices, including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, creates a sultry, complex profile with just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for basting ribs, glazing chicken, slathering on burgers, or serving as a dip for fries. It’s easy to make, endlessly customizable, and guaranteed to elevate your barbecue game.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne 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, honey, and molasses over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Step 2
Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, black pepper, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Step 3
Slowly mix in the liquid smoke and water, ensuring a smooth consistency.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. For more heat, add a pinch of cayenne; for extra sweetness, stir in a bit more honey.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. It will thicken further as it cools.
Step 7
Once cooled to your desired temperature, transfer the sauce to a jar or container for storage. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Step 8
Use this sauce to baste grilled meats, as a dipping sauce, or as a topping for sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (512.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 684.7 |
| Total Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1534.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 175.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 151.5g | |
| Protein 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 147.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 742.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories