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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.
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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
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4 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.
Nutrition
15 Comments
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
May 24, 2017 at 4:45 pmI 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
May 25, 2017 at 5:12 amI agree!
Tiffany
May 24, 2017 at 3:23 pmHomemade BBQ is SO much better than store-bought! Saving this recipe for some summer grilling!
Kathy
May 25, 2017 at 5:11 amI love homemade whenever I can!
Aish Das-Padihari
May 24, 2017 at 2:35 pmHomemade 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
May 25, 2017 at 5:11 amJust think of all the possibilities….BBQ Chicken, BBQ ribs….
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
May 24, 2017 at 9:07 amTotally agree homemade is ALWAYS best. So glad grilling season is finally here. Lots of tasty recipes to use this on for sure.
Kathy
May 25, 2017 at 5:04 amIt is time to start grilling!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
May 24, 2017 at 3:05 amI love making homemade bbq sauce! So fresh and authentic!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
May 26, 2015 at 7:44 pmWe grill all year long too, Kathy. It’s definitely easier and more fun in the summer! This bbq sauce looks like a winner!
Kathy
May 26, 2015 at 9:19 pmEverything is more fun in the summer!
Danielle @So Munch Love
May 26, 2015 at 6:01 pmI 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
May 26, 2015 at 9:19 pmI love bbq sauce on just about anything!
Kelly
May 26, 2015 at 7:05 amSummer grilling is our favorite too! Love this homemade barbecue sauce! It’s perfect for the grilling season!
Kathy
May 26, 2015 at 8:51 amThanks, Kelly!