Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce

homemade barbecue sauce in a glass jar on a wooden table

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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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Condiment, Dinner, Lunch, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Southern, Southwestern

Servings: oz

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

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

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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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