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Sharon Lachendro

The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce You'll Ever Have

4.57 from 80 ratings
This homemade BBQ sauce is exactly what the title of the post says it is. It is, hands down, the best homemade BBQ sauce you’ll ever have. It’s sweet, tangy and has a little tiny kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiments & Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 154
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 C ketchup*
  • 1 C brown sugar
  • 1/4 C molasses
  • 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 C plus 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground mustard
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch

Equipment

  • Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Saucepan, 1-3/4-Quart, Caribbean
  • Pyrex Smart Essentials 4-qt Mixing Bowl
  • Silicone Baking Utensils
  • All-Clad Measuring Cups
  • All Clad Measuring Spoons
  • Pyrex 100 2 Cup 100th Anniversary Measuring Cup, Turquoise

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Press out any clumps.
  2. In a medium pot, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, worcestershire, vinegar, and 1/4 C water over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in spices and bring to a low boil. Taste for seasoning and add more vinegar or sugar to taste if necessary. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 Tbsp water. Mix until cornstarch dissolves and whisk into the bbq sauce until thick. Be sure to whisk as you're pouring the cornstarch mixture in to avoid any clumping.
  5. Taste again for seasoning, add if necessary. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

* I use Simply Heinz or Heinz Organic Ketchup