Easy Barbecue Sauce Recipe by Axle

Make your barbecues extra special with Axle's Easy Barbecue Sauce. This homemade sauce is tangy, sweet, and smoky - the perfect combination to enhance the flavors of your grilled meats. It's so easy to make that you'll never want to buy store-bought barbecue sauce again. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you'll have a mouthwatering sauce that will take your barbecue to the next level.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce comes to a simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and let it cool.
5. Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a jar or an airtight container.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
7. Serve as a dipping sauce or use it to baste your grilled meats during cooking.

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