Name: Easy Barbecue Sauce Recipe by Axle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
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)

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

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

Interesting Facts

Barbecue sauce is believed to have originated in the Americas with the indigenous people using sauces made from chili peppers and tomatoes.

The exact origins of barbecue sauce in the United States are unclear, but it became popular in the Southern states, particularly in the Carolinas and Texas.

There are many variations of barbecue sauce throughout the United States, each with its unique combination of ingredients and flavors.