Smokey Ribs Barbecue Basting Sauce

Elevate your next barbecue feast with this irresistible Smokey Ribs Barbecue Basting Sauce, a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors designed to make your ribs unforgettable. This quick and easy homemade sauce combines classic ingredients like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with smoky elements from liquid smoke and smoked paprika, creating a bold yet balanced taste with just the right kick of cayenne pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes, this luscious sauce thickens to perfection as it simmers, making it ideal for basting juicy ribs on the grill or in the oven. Customize the flavor to suit your taste and store any leftovers for up to a week—because one batch won't be enough! Perfect for backyard barbecues, summer cookouts, or any time you're craving fall-off-the-bone ribs drenched in delicious, homemade flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and water. Whisk until the sugar begins to dissolve.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to incorporate the spices.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning. The sauce should thicken slightly during this time.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust as needed, adding additional brown sugar for sweetness, apple cider vinegar for tanginess, or more cayenne pepper for heat.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it as a baste for ribs or storing it for later use.

Step 7

For storage, transfer the sauce to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate. It can be kept for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(493.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	561.6

Total Fat 0.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2020.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 116.4g
Protein 2.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 131.3mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 567.0mg	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: 0.6%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 97.6%