Sweet Hot Bbq Sauce

Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this Sweet Hot BBQ Sauce, a bold and flavorful blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy notes. This versatile homemade sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with the deep richness of molasses and a fiery kick of cayenne pepper. Perfectly balanced with smoked paprika and Worcestershire sauce, this BBQ sauce delivers irresistible layers of flavor that pair beautifully with ribs, chicken, or pulled pork. With just 5 minutes of prep time and a short simmer on the stove, this tangy-sweet creation is quick, easy, and customizable for your ideal heat level. Ideal for summer cookouts or a flavor boost year-round, this sauce will become your go-to condiment for barbecuing success!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and molasses. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and combine the liquids.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to the saucepan. Mix thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 4

Gradually stir in the water to adjust the sauce's consistency to your preference. Use more or less water depending on how thick you want your BBQ sauce to be.

Step 5

Lower the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, heat, or salt levels as desired by adding more honey, cayenne, or salt.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes. It will thicken slightly as it cools.

Step 8

Transfer the BBQ sauce into a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 2 weeks for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(974.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	821.6

Total Fat 1.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3611.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 164.7g
Protein 1.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155.1mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 956.0mg	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: 1.1%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 98.2%