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The Best Easy Homemade Smoked Meat BBQ Sauce Recipe

The best easy homemade smoked meat BBQ sauce recipe is packed full of delicious flavors guaranteed to satisfy any palette! This BBQ sauce adds a delicious combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors to a pork roast, rack of ribs, baby back ribs, or whatever your smoking heart desires!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients: ketchup, water, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  • Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan.
  • Once the sauce starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  • Taste the BBQ sauce and adjust the seasoning to your preference. You can add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or hot sauce for heat.
  • Once the BBQ sauce reaches your desired flavor and consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Transfer the BBQ sauce to a small bowl or an airtight container for storage. You can use it immediately or let it cool completely before refrigerating. The flavors will continue to develop as the sauce sits, so it's even better the next day!