Worlds Best Bbq Sauce

Get ready to elevate your grilling game with the "World's Best BBQ Sauce," a tangy, smoky, and perfectly balanced masterpiece designed to complement every bite. Made with a rich base of ketchup and brown sugar, this simple yet sophisticated recipe layers bold flavors from apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a blend of smoked paprika and chili powder for a deeply satisfying kick. Liquid smoke and cayenne pepper lend irresistible complexity, while honey and Dijon mustard round out the sweetness with a touch of zest. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce can be customized to your preferred consistency and is ideal as a marinade, basting sauce, or a crave-worthy condiment. Perfect for ribs, pulled pork, or grilled vegetables, this homemade BBQ sauce will take your summer cookouts—and your tastebuds—to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 0.25 cup water (optional, for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the ingredients are well combined and begin to warm up, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Stir in the liquid smoke and honey, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure the flavors meld together.

Step 6

If the sauce is too thick for your preference, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the BBQ sauce to cool for 10-15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to further develop.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

Use the BBQ sauce as a marinade, basting sauce, or condiment for grilled meats, vegetables, or sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1049.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1291.5

Total Fat 7.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3200.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 308.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 264.5g
Protein 2.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 208.7mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 873.6mg	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: 4.9%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 94.5%