Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet, and smoky flavors of homemade Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple pantry ingredients into a delicious condiment that enhances everything from grilled meats to roasted vegetables. In just 20 minutes, you can create a sauce that outshines any store-bought alternative, making it perfect for summer barbecues and cozy dinners alike. With its customizable flavor profile, you can easily adjust the sweetness or tanginess to suit your personal taste. Elevate your grilling game and impress your guests with this versatile sauce that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 ¼ cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add yellow mustard, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Heat over medium until simmering, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust consistency with water or additional vinegar if needed.
- Taste and modify sweetness or tanginess as desired before letting cool and transferring to a jar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg