Homemade BBQ sauce is perfect for all your outdoor barbecuing. Add to chicken, ribs or shredded pork.
I love when the weather finally gets warm enough to really barbecue outside. Don't get me wrong....we use our gas grill outside all year long. But during the warm days, I don't have to bundle up, dash outside and quickly tend to the meal.
Instead, I can linger, savor the smells, and check all my flowers growing on the deck. To me nothing says summer quite like grilling and a great BBQ Sauce! This is one you are going to love!
This sauce is perfect for chicken, ribs or one of my favorite non-grilled meals, pulled pork and used as a dipping sauce with these chicken tenders or chicken nuggets.
You'll also want to make oven baked BBQ chicken legs with this sauce.
I also have another great BBQ sauce - this Blackberry BBQ sauce!
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop
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BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Molasses
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place everything into a sauce pot.
- Simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes. You want sauce to thicken and flavors to meld together.
- Stir sauce often to prevent burning.
- Store in the refrigerator in a covered glass container.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I think that the BBQ sauce makes or breaks a meal. I LOVE that you can control what goes in and how it tastes! So smart!
Kathy says
I agree!
Tiffany says
Homemade BBQ is SO much better than store-bought! Saving this recipe for some summer grilling!
Kathy says
I love homemade whenever I can!
Aish Das-Padihari says
Homemade BBQ sauce sounds super good. No that's its BBQ season, its great that, we can make our own BBQ sauce. Saving the recipe.
Kathy says
Just think of all the possibilities....BBQ Chicken, BBQ ribs....
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Totally agree homemade is ALWAYS best. So glad grilling season is finally here. Lots of tasty recipes to use this on for sure.
Kathy says
It is time to start grilling!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I love making homemade bbq sauce! So fresh and authentic!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
We grill all year long too, Kathy. It's definitely easier and more fun in the summer! This bbq sauce looks like a winner!
Kathy says
Everything is more fun in the summer!
Danielle @So Munch Love says
I love that you grill year round! When we go to visit my mom, we like grilling there during the colder months. She has a gas grill on her front porch, so it's covered and (relatively) comfy. 🙂 But yeah, you're totally right-- grilling in warm weather is tops. I do love a good homemade bbq recipe, thanks for sharing!
Kathy says
I love bbq sauce on just about anything!
Kelly says
Summer grilling is our favorite too! Love this homemade barbecue sauce! It's perfect for the grilling season!
Kathy says
Thanks, Kelly!