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homemade bbq sauce in small glass bowl.

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This homemade BBQ sauce tastes far better than those store-bought sauces and you can change it up to suit your pesonal tastes.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Tomato ketchup
  • 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon Onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey

Instructions
 

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium pan over medium heat. Stir consistently.
  • Bring the sauce to the boil then turn down to low heat and simmer until sauce thickens to a sticky consistency (approx. 10 mins)
  • Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool.

Notes

  • Optional: Add 2 tablespoons of dry rub.
  • Make it spicy: Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Try adding a splash of red wine or your favourite (cheap) whiskey or beer to create a flavour that is slightly different from the norm and uniquely yours!
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