South Beach Barbecue Sauce

Dive into bold, tangy flavor with this South Beach Barbecue Sauce recipe, a quick homemade blend that’s perfect for grilling season! Featuring a rich base of ketchup infused with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hint of smoky Worcestershire sauce, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Spiced with smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper, plus a dash of liquid smoke, it delivers a subtle kick and irresistible depth of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an effortlessly versatile condiment—ideal for marinating proteins, brushing onto ribs, or serving as a dipping sauce. Impress at your next barbecue with this homemade, flavor-packed sauce that can be stored in your fridge for up to a week!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir in the honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

Add the liquid smoke for a hint of smokiness, then season with salt to taste.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the barbecue sauce cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Use immediately for grilling, as a marinade, or as a dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(384.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	400.5

Total Fat 0.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2010.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 80.4g
Protein 1.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 66.7mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 436.0mg	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: 1.5%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 97.4%