Homemade BBQ Sauce
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
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How To Make Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Homemade bbq sauce is really easy to make and once you know how then you may never buy the stuff in stores again. Essentially, the basics of homemade barbecue sauce include tomato paste or ketchup, a bit of sugar, some sort of vinegar, and some spices. Some people like to add liquid smoke, but I never do. Of course, it’s always an option for you!
I use apple cider vinegar and ketchup and add Worcestershire sauce and sriracha to spice it up a bit. The great thing about homemade bbq sauce is you can dial it in so easily to just the way you like it. Don’t have Sriracha? Sub out another hot sauce of your choice.
Like it sweeter? Add more honey or brown sugar. You get the idea. Make it your own.
Variations On Barbecue Sauce
Regional variations abound. But, the core remains the same. So, some folks like brown sugar, but others swear by molasses for the sugar. Likewise, you can use any kind of vinegar as well. I love apple cider vinegar because it has a bit of kick and a lot of flavor. When it comes to the spiciness, you can add any kind of hot sauce, from sriracha to Tabasco, and everything in between.
For smoke, you can always add liquid smoke which comes in a variety of wood flavors. So if you want hickory or mesquite bbq sauce it is so easy to add a spoonful of smoke to it too. I use the Worcestershire because it has a very faint hint of smoke but offers plenty of subtle spices.
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How To Store Your Homemade Barbecue Sauce
If you store your sauce in a glass container with a tight lid it will literally keep for months. That is because the vinegar helps preserve it.
I always use a mason jar. I love the plastic re-usable lids, too.
In fact, the longer you store it, the better and deeper the flavors become.
For the Love of ALL things Barbecue
If you love BBQ like we do, you will surely find all sorts of ways to use this Homemade BBQ Sauce! But … If you’re looking for some new barbecue recipes to try – well I have you covered there, too!
- Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Ribs (my number one recipe!)
- Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Sandwiches
- BBQ Pork Ribs
- Apricot BBQ Glazed Chicken
- BBQ Pork & Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese
Tools for Barbecuing
Grilling is only made easier when you have good tools. My most favorite meat thermometer is the ThermoPen Mk4. It’s the best grilling/cooking tool that I own. I have a great selection of grilling items in my Amazon store, too! Amazon Store Front – Grilling Essentials
Here is the recipe for my homemade BBQ sauce — Enjoy! 
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Siracha optional
- 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan and stir until combined.
- Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator.
I never thought to make my own BBQ Sauce but yours sounds fabulous. I’m going to give it a try.
This BBQ sauce hits all the right notes! Sweet and spicy, I’m addicted! Thanks so much for sharing.
You must have read my mind because we are smoking ribs and I am out of BBQ Sauce. This looks perfect and so easy. Now I am wondering why I haven’t been making own all the this time. Perfect timing!
Wow! Such a good pantry staple recipe. This sounds delightful!
Thanks for this recipe. I can already think of so many ways to use this BBQ sauce
Never made a BBQ sauce……you’re motivating me to do so
Looks great! I am always looking for new ways to change up my BBQ flavors!
I love BBQ sauce you can’t go wrong with a homemade recipe of this yummy sauce.
The sauce looks absoltely delicious, by seeing soy sauce and sriracha together-it’s a keeper recipe. Just made the print out to make my own.
Wow this sauce looks so easy and yes I have had that happen when I thought I had BBQ but it was actually chocolate sauce! I love the ingredients for this recipe, as you say, it is so easy to make it taste exactly the way you want. Can’t wait to give it a go, cheers!
This homemade bbq sauce looks easy and delicious. I will need this to make my baked bbq chicken. Thanks for the recipe
Could this be canned using a the water bath method?
I would imagine so? I have never tried it. It keeps for quite a long time in the fridge. It’s cooked though – so I think canning would work!