This sweet and tangy honey garlic BBQ sauce is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and vegetables. Made with simple ingredients like honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ketchup, this homemade sauce is easy to make and will elevate your BBQ game to the next level. It's great for marinating, basting, or dipping your favorite foods. Whip up a batch of this versatile sauce and impress your family and friends at your next cookout.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Transfer the sauce to a blender or use an immersion blender to process until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce into a clean jar or container and let it cool completely before using.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Interesting Facts
You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
The addition of apple cider vinegar gives a subtle tang to balance the sweetness of honey.
This sauce can be used as a marinade, basting sauce, or dipping sauce for grilled meats, chicken wings, or even vegetables.
The sauce develops a richer flavor when refrigerated for a few hours before using.