This recipe will teach you how to make a truly unique and delicious barbecue sauce that will take your grilled meats to the next level. With its perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and smokiness, this sauce is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool.
- Transfer the sauce to a jar or squeeze bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
Interesting Facts
The combination of molasses, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar gives this BBQ sauce its distinctive sweet flavor.
Smoked paprika adds a vibrant smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled meats.
Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.