Best BBQ Sauce

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Looking for the Best BBQ Sauce recipe? You’ve come to the right place! Our family has tried and tested many recipes over the years, and we’ve finally perfected our favorite. Your friends and family will love this sauce – it’s perfect for all your grilling needs! Plus, it’s really easy to make. 

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What Ingredients Are Needed For Best BBQ Sauce?

• Ketchup
• Brown Sugar
• Molasses
• Pineapple Juice
• Worcestershire Sauce 
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Dry Mustard Powder 
• Smoked Paprika
• Cornstarch
• Garlic Powder
• Salt 
• Hot Sauce
• Black Pepper
• Onion Powder
• Liquid Smoke

How Do You Make the Best BBQ Sauce?

1. Add ⅓ cup water along with all the ingredients listed to a saucepan and whisk until smooth. 
2. When all the lumps have been worked out, bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. When it starts bubbling, lower the heat so it just simmers and allow it to cook for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
4. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken even further as it cools so you don’t want to cook it too much longer than that.

What is the main ingredient that gives BBQ sauce its distinctive flavor and texture?

Many barbecue sauces’ acidic base, the tomato, is where the tangy flavor first emerges. Different varieties of vinegar, lemon, grapefruit juice, mustard, pickle juice, tamarind paste (which also lends a touch of sweetness), and even beer can be used to enhance acidic and sour flavors.

What types of meats pair well with different styles of BBQ sauce?

For many BBQ dishes, the standard meats are pork, beef, and chicken. Regardless of style you choose, the best barbecue starts with a wonderful cut of meat.

Is it possible to make a healthy version of traditional BBQ sauce?

Yes, bypass the brown sugar or better yet use a sugar free brown sugar substitute like Swerve Brown Sugar.

Things You Might Need To Make This Recipe:

Cuisinart 719-14 1-Quart Chef’s-Classic-Stainless-Cookware-Collection, Saucepan w/CoverNileHome Stainless Steel Whisk Set 8Domino Dark Brown Sugar, 1 lbPlantation Organic Blackstrap Molasses, 15 oz Bottle (Unsulphured)McCormick Gourmet Organic Smoked Paprika, 1.62 ozLawry’s Casero Garlic Powder, 8.5 ozSpice Islands Onion Powder, 2.2 Ounce

BBQ sauce is the perfect condiment to have on hand for all of your summer cookouts. Whether you’re grilling chicken, ribs, or burgers, a good BBQ sauce makes everything taste better. 

A few of our other sauces you might want to try:

• Grandma’s Best BBQ Sauce
• Easy Homemade Steak Sauce

Or try one of these sauces from bloggers we love:

• The Best Ranchero Sauce
• Dipping Sauce For Chicken

Best BBQ Sauce

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 7 minutes

Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce you will love

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Ingredients

• 1 ⅓ cup ketchup
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• 1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice (preferably no sugar added)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (any kind you like)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke

Instructions

1. Add ⅓ cup water along with all the ingredients listed to a saucepan and whisk until smooth. 
2. When all the lumps have been worked out, bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. When it starts bubbling, lower the heat so it just simmers and allow it to cook for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
4. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken even further as it cools so you don’t want to cook it too much longer than that.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 24 Serving Size 2
Amount Per Serving Calories 56Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 227mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 0gSugar 12gProtein 0g

I am not a nutritionist. All nutrition values have been automatically generated. If you have questions, please have a professional look at the ingredients and help you with new values.

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