Homemade Barbecue Sauce is so easy to make with ingredients you likely have on-hand. It comes together quickly and is easily customizable to your personal taste!
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 11
Ingredients
2cupsketchup
⅓cupmolasseslight or dark - NOT blackstrap
⅓cuppacked brown sugarlight or dark
¼cupapple cider vinegar
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoonliquid smoke
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
¼teaspoonground mustard
1 bay leaf
Instructions
Stir together all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium low to low (enough to maintain a gentle simmer).
Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes (stirring occasionally), or until slightly thickened. Use a splatter screen or partially cover with lid while simmering to prevent splattering.
Remove bay leaf and discard.
Allow to cool and store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
This recipe yields approximately 2 ¾ cups.
Feel free to adjust the spices and seasonings to your personal preference, or consider adding a little cayenne pepper and/or a dash or 2 of hot sauce if you prefer heat!