Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
This easy homemade barbecue sauce is something you’ll want to put on burgers, chicken, and ribs. It’s tangy, so fingerlicking good, and can be on the table in under an hour.
Summer means barbecue season.
And nothing makes your barbecue shine quite like homemade barbecue sauce.
This tomato based barbecue is rich, tangy, smoky, and lightly sweet.
It makes the perfect the complement to any grilled meat or even baked beans.
And the best part?
You can customize it totally to your tastes!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Ketchup– 32 ounces of it
- Spices– Black pepper, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder
- Butter– A whole stick. Salted or unsalted.
- Tomato paste– For richness
- Vinegar– White vinegar or apple cider preferred
- Brown sugar– Optional but will add a nice sweetness
How to Make
Making homemade barbecue sauce is so easy!
To do it, combine the ketchup, pepper, paprika, butter, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and vinegar in a large pot over medium heat.
If you want a sweeter BBQ sauce, replace the Worcestershire with the brown sugar.
For something even more savory add onion powder.
Whatever you like!
Bring it to a boil and let it boil until the barbecue sauce thickens, stirring often.
Once the sauce cools, pour it into mason jars, and let it cool.
Serve and enjoy!
Storing
Store jarred sauce in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Can I freeze homemade barbecue sauce?
Yes!
For longer storage, you can transfer cooled barbecue sauce into a freezer safe, airtight container and freeze it for up to 3 months.
Just let it thaw in the fridge before using.
Tips and Tricks
- You can adjust the spices to your taste. That’s part of the beauty of homemade barbecue sauce!
- No matter if you want your sauce sweet or savory, I highly recommend using the smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
- You can add a little heat if you want with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or even adding a tablespoon or two of adobo pepper sauce.
Recipes to Use Homemade Barbecue Sauce With
Easy homemade barbecue sauce is a delicious way to make any grilled dinner better.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for some recipes to use homemade barbecue sauce with?
Try these:
- Roadhouse Pizza
- Skillet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
- Cheesy Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas
- Barbecue Chicken Pizza Soup
- Apple Butter Meatballs
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Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients
- 32 oz Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 stick Butter
- 5 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups Vinegar
- 2 cups Brown Sugar optional
- 2 tbsp Onion Powder optional
Instructions
- Start by adding your ketchup, pepper, paprika, butter, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and vinegar to a large pot.32 oz Ketchup, 2 tbsp Black Pepper, 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika, 1 stick Butter, 5 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce, 1 6 oz can tomato paste, 1 1/2 cups Vinegar
- If you want a sweeter BBQ sauce, replace the Worcestershire with the brown sugar.2 cups Brown Sugar
- For something even more savory add onion powder. Totally just a preference.2 tbsp Onion Powder
- Boil until thick. It takes some time, keep stirring.
- Pour into mason jars, and let cool. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spices to your taste. That's part of the beauty of homemade barbecue sauce!
- No matter if you want your sauce sweet or savory, I highly recommend using the smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
- You can add a little heat if you want with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or even adding a tablespoon or two of adobo pepper sauce.
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