Classic BBQ Sauce Recipe

This homemade Classic BBQ Sauce is the perfect addition to any grilled dish. It's tangy, smoky, and sweet, with a hint of spice. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, this sauce is incredibly easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Use it as a marinade, basting sauce, or dipping sauce. This recipe yields a generous amount of sauce that you can store in the refrigerator for up to a month. Get ready to level up your grilling game with this delicious Classic BBQ Sauce!

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
2. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the BBQ sauce cool completely before using.
6. Store the cooled sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

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