This recipe will guide you on how to make Nessie's Barbeque Sauce, a delicious and tangy homemade BBQ sauce that will take your grilling to the next level. This secret family recipe combines smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors to create a sauce that is perfect for marinating, basting, or dipping. Serve this sauce with grilled meats, burgers, or use it as a dipping sauce for fries and veggies. Get ready to impress your guests with this mouthwatering sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings according to your preference.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool down before using.
- Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Use this delicious homemade barbeque sauce to marinate, baste, or dip your favorite grilled meats and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Nessie's Barbeque Sauce has been a secret family recipe for generations.
The combination of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar gives this sauce a unique sweet and tangy flavor.
The addition of smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky flavor to the sauce.
Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper.