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Ultimate Homemade Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce

This quick and easy homemade barbecue sauce delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you'll create a sauce that puts store-bought versions to shame.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 32 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 43
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups ketchup
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 ½ tablespoons dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 dashes hot sauce optional

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients: brown sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, paprika, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce (if using).
  2. Whisk the mixture thoroughly to ensure the brown sugar dissolves completely and there are no lumps.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your preference. Add more brown sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or hot sauce for heat.
  6. Remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to a glass jar or airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 278mgSugar: 9g
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