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    BBQ Sauce

    by Kathy Berget · Updated: Jun 9, 2020 ·

    5.0 from 37 votes

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    Barbecue Sauce in a glass jar with a green pastry brush.

    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!

    Homemade BBQ Sauce in a glass canning jar.

    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!

    BBQ Sauce on a spatula.

    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

    If you loved this recipe you'll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my recipes here!

    Homemade barbecue sauce

    BBQ Sauce

    Kathy Berget
    Homemade BBQ sauce
    5 from 37 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 49 kcal

    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.

    Nutritional Disclaimer:

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 342mgPotassium: 294mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1.1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      May 24, 2017 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        May 25, 2017 at 5:12 am

        I agree!

        Reply
    2. Tiffany says

      May 24, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      Homemade BBQ is SO much better than store-bought! Saving this recipe for some summer grilling!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        May 25, 2017 at 5:11 am

        I love homemade whenever I can!

        Reply
    3. Aish Das-Padihari says

      May 24, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        May 25, 2017 at 5:11 am

        Just think of all the possibilities....BBQ Chicken, BBQ ribs....

        Reply
    4. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      Totally agree homemade is ALWAYS best. So glad grilling season is finally here. Lots of tasty recipes to use this on for sure.

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        May 25, 2017 at 5:04 am

        It is time to start grilling!

        Reply
    5. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      May 24, 2017 at 3:05 am

      I love making homemade bbq sauce! So fresh and authentic!

      Reply
    6. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

      May 26, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      We grill all year long too, Kathy. It's definitely easier and more fun in the summer! This bbq sauce looks like a winner!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        May 26, 2015 at 9:19 pm

        Everything is more fun in the summer!

        Reply
    7. Danielle @So Munch Love says

      May 26, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        May 26, 2015 at 9:19 pm

        I love bbq sauce on just about anything!

        Reply
    8. Kelly says

      May 26, 2015 at 7:05 am

      Summer grilling is our favorite too! Love this homemade barbecue sauce! It's perfect for the grilling season!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        May 26, 2015 at 8:51 am

        Thanks, Kelly!

        Reply
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